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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread Recipe

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread Recipe
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This Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful twist on the classic banana bread recipe, featuring a rich cinnamon and brown sugar swirl that adds warmth and sweetness. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this easy-to-make loaf combines ripe bananas with a cinnamon-sugar marbled center for a delicious treat everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cinnamon Swirl Mixture

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly and set it aside to prepare for the batter.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed ripe bananas, melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, beaten large egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is well blended and smooth.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
  4. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, stirring gently and just until incorporated to avoid overmixing and ensure a tender crumb.
  5. Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix the ground cinnamon with the brown sugar to create the cinnamon swirl mixture that brings a sweet, spicy flavor to the bread.
  6. Layer Batter and Cinnamon Mixture: Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Evenly sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter. Pour the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top.
  7. Create the Swirl Effect: Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the cinnamon sugar mixture through the batter to form a marbled pattern without overmixing.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 60-70 minutes. Check by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean when done. If top browns too quickly, tent with foil to prevent burning.
  9. Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added; overmixing can make the bread tough.
  • The cinnamon swirl can be increased or decreased based on personal taste preference.
  • For a nuttier flavor, consider adding 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
  • Store the banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing to maintain structure and prevent crumbling.

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