Description
Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a moist, buttery banana loaf layered with a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert, it brings extra flavor and visual appeal to a classic favorite.
Ingredients
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- Batter:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ cups mashed ripe banana (about 4 bananas)
- Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 6 thin banana slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated sugar until combined.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in flour and baking soda until just combined.
- Gently fold in mashed bananas without overmixing.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, and cinnamon for the swirl.
- Layer the loaf: Spread ¼ of the banana batter into the pan, top with ¼ of the cinnamon swirl, and swirl gently with a knife. Repeat with remaining batter and swirl mixture.
- Top with banana slices if desired. Place the pan on a baking sheet and bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add-ins like walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips can be folded into the batter.
- To make muffins, bake in a muffin tin at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Use light brown sugar if dark isn’t available.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based butter and egg substitutes.
- Decorate the top with banana slices or cinnamon sugar for a pretty finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60–70 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
