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Cinnamon Banana Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 very ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for batter)
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (for swirl)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for swirl)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Mash bananas, then stir in melted butter, both sugars, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla until combined.
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon (if using). Fold into wet mixture until just combined.
  3. Stir together the 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for the swirl. Layer half the batter, half the swirl mix, remaining batter, and remaining swirl mix in the pan. Swirl with a knife for about 10 seconds.
  4. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  5. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes, before slicing. Serve at room temperature.

Notes

For the best texture, let the loaf cool fully before slicing. If your bananas are extra large, use only 2 to avoid a gummy crumb. The swirl mixture can be doubled for a bolder cinnamon hit.