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Homemade Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread: 7 Secrets for the Perfect Loaf


  • Author: Nouna
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 10 slices 1x

Description

A moist and tender banana bread featuring a decadent cinnamon-sugar swirl and a perfectly golden crust.


Ingredients

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  • 3-4 medium overripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup extra sugar for swirl


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mash bananas and mix with melted butter, sugars, egg, vanilla, and sour cream.
  3. Fold in dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt) until just combined.
  4. Layer half the batter in the pan, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, then repeat.
  5. Swirl with a knife and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  6. Cool before slicing.

Notes

High in potassium from bananas, provides a comforting homemade aroma, and uses simple pantry staples.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 285 kcal