Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread: Your New Favorite Homemade Treat
Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a delightful treat transforming overripe bananas into a cozy and flavorful loaf.
Equipment
- 9×5-inch loaf pan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 2 large Large Eggs preferably free-range
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract or homemade
- 2 cups Mashed Bananas approximately 4 large ripe bananas
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure freshness
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure freshness
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon adjust for taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt for flavor balance
For the Swirl
- 1/4 cup Cinnamon Sugar mix of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon
Instructions
How to Make Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened unsalted butter with granulated and light brown sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add large eggs and pure vanilla extract to the butter mixture, blending thoroughly before mixing in the mashed bananas until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl to create the cinnamon sugar.
- For a single swirl, pour half the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle with half of the cinnamon sugar, then layer with the remaining batter. For a double swirl, layer one-third of the batter with cinnamon sugar, then repeat.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick; if needed, tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm with a pat of butter for an extra treat.