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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is moist, tender, and layered with cinnamon sugar.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Banana Bread

  • 2 cups 250g all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup 135g granulated sugar (or packed brown sugar)
  • 4 tablespoons 56g unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups 345g mashed ripe bananas
  • 1/3 cup 80g plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Cinnamon Swirl

  • 1/4 cup 50g granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Vanilla Icing

  • 1/2 cup 60g confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Adjust oven rack to the lower third position. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  • Using a mixer, beat butter and sugar on high speed until creamy and smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Mix in mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until combined.
  • On low speed, slowly add dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Mix just until no flour pockets remain. Do not overmix.
  • In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar for the swirl.
  • Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Add remaining batter on top and gently spread. Use a knife to lightly swirl down the center. Avoid over-swirling.
  • Bake for 55–65 minutes. Cover loosely with foil halfway through to prevent over-browning.
  • The Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool in pan for 1 hour, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Whisk icing ingredients together and drizzle over cooled bread before slicing.

Notes

  • Brown sugar can replace granulated sugar for deeper flavor.