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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

This delicious Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread combines ripe bananas and warm cinnamon, making it perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups pureed banana (about 4 large bananas)
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Cinnamon swirl
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract and pureed bananas.
Combine dry ingredients
  1. In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  2. Gradually add this dry mixture to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
Make the cinnamon swirl
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the ⅓ cup of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.
Assemble and bake
  1. Pour half of the banana batter into a greased loaf pan.
  2. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
  3. Add the remaining banana batter, followed by the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  4. Use a knife to gently swirl the batter for a marbled effect.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Notes

Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness. Don’t overmix the batter; ingredients should be just combined. Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.