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Cinnamon Swirled Banana Bread

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350
A moist and flavorful banana bread with a cinnamon swirl, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

Batter

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1.5 cups mashed ripe banana (about 4 bananas)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Garnish

  • 6 thin slices ripe banana, for garnishing

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Melt butter, whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix in flour and baking soda, then fold in bananas.
  • Mix cinnamon, sugars, and melted butter to make the swirl. Adjust consistency with additional butter if needed.
  • Layer 1/4 of batter in pan, add cinnamon swirl, then repeat layers, swirling each layer. Top with remaining batter and swirl. Place banana slices on top.
  • Bake for 60-70 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before removing from pan.

Notes

Ensure the cinnamon swirl is not too thick or too thin for best swirl effect.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana, Cinnamon