Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Cinnamon Swirled Banana Bread, where buttery cinnamon sugar swirls melt into a moist and flavorful loaf. Perfect for breakfast, a sweet snack, or an irresistible dessert, this easy-to-follow recipe will satisfy all banana bread cravings. Each slice is infused with the rich taste of ripe bananas and warm cinnamon, creating a comforting treat that’s sure to impress. The impressive visual appeal of the swirls makes this bread not only delicious but also a showstopper on any table. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or toasted with butter, this banana bread is a versatile favorite you’ll want to bake again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 and 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 bananas)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (for swirl)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for swirl)
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar (for swirl)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for swirl)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar, then whisk in eggs one at a time and add vanilla.
- Mix in flour and baking soda until just combined. Fold in mashed bananas gently.
- In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, sugars, and cinnamon to form a thick swirl mixture.
- Layer the batter and swirl mixture in the prepared pan, creating swirls as you go.
- Bake for about 60-70 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Let cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg