Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Banana Bread (Printable Version)

Moist banana bread with a sweet cinnamon sugar swirl running through every slice. Perfect for breakfast or dessert.

# Ingredient List:

→ Banana Bread Batter

01 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tsp baking soda
08 - ½ tsp salt

→ Cinnamon Sugar Swirl

09 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar
10 - 2 tsp ground cinnamon

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk mashed bananas and melted butter in a large bowl. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
03 - Sift flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add to wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
04 - Mix cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl.
05 - Pour half the batter into the pan. Sprinkle with half the cinnamon sugar. Add remaining batter, then top with remaining cinnamon sugar.
06 - Gently run a knife through the batter to marble the cinnamon sugar layers.
07 - Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cinnamon sugar swirl creates pockets of crunchy sweetness that contrast perfectly with the tender bread
  • It transforms overripe bananas into something that feels like a treat from a bakery
  • The recipe is forgiving enough for beginners but impressive enough for company
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will make the bread tough and dense, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • The toothpick test should be done in the center, but avoid hitting the cinnamon swirl pockets or it will come out sticky
  • Cooling in the pan first is crucial because the bread is too fragile to move immediately from the oven
03 -
  • Use the flattest whisk you have when mashing bananas for the smoothest texture
  • Line your pan with parchment paper handles for easy removal every time
  • Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon sugar on top right before baking for a crunchy crust

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