Description

Cinnamon Swirled Banana Bread is a delightful treat that brings together the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon sugar. This moist and tender banana bread features beautiful swirls of buttery cinnamon sugar throughout, making every slice a delectable experience. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this recipe is easy to prepare and yields enough to share with family and friends. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can master this sweet loaf. Enjoy it fresh out of the oven or toasted with butter for an extra indulgent touch.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 and 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 4 bananas)
For the cinnamon sugar swirl: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, mix melted butter with granulated sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
Gradually mix in flour and baking soda until just combined, then gently fold in mashed bananas.
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, and cinnamon for the swirl mixture.
Layer batter and cinnamon mixture in the prepared pan, swirling each layer before adding more batter.
Top with any remaining batter and garnish with banana slices.
Bake for approximately 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 70 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 21g
Sodium: 230mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 60mg