Easy Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
This Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is everything you love about classic banana bread, but with a buttery cinnamon-sugar swirl running through the center and baked on top for a nice crust. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a warm dessert.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 whole Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2-3 medium Ripe bananas mashed
For the cinnamon swirl:
- 2 tbsp Butter melted
- 3 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg
Instructions
For the cinnamon swirl mixture:
- In a small bowl combine the melted butter, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to combine, set aside.2 tbsp Butter, 3 tbsp Granulated sugar, 4 tbsp Brown sugar, 1 1/2 tbsp Ground cinnamon, 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg
For the banana bread:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease or line a loaf pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter and let cool slightly. Add in the sugar and whisk until dissolved. Mix in the vanilla and the eggs. Fold in the mashed bananas.1 cup Unsalted butter, 1 cup Granulated sugar, 2 whole Eggs, 1 tsp Vanilla extract, 2-3 medium Ripe bananas
- To the wet ingredients add in the flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix until fully combined.2 cups All-purpose flour, 1 tsp Baking Soda, 1 tsp Salt
- Scoop half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the first layer. Using a toothpick or a butter knife gently swirl the cinnamon mix into the batter. Scoop the remaining batter on top and finish with the rest of the cinnamon sugar mix.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the loaf pan for 20-30 minutes, before slicing for best results.
Notes
*Banana bread slices best if it is cooled completely first.
*Leftover banana bread can be cooled completely and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 369kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 306mgPotassium: 184mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 604IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg