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A freshly baked cinnamon swirl banana bread sliced open to reveal its moist crumb and rich cinnamon swirl, placed on a rustic wooden board with a dusting of powdered sugar and a sprig of fresh banana leaves, colorful sprinkles of cinnamon on top, with a background of a cozy kitchen setting.

Heavenly Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread for Cozy Brunches

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A soft and moist banana bread layered with a fragrant cinnamon swirl, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or teatime indulgence.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
  6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over it.
  7. Add the remaining batter on top and swirl with a knife. Top with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for a sweeter flavor.
  • For an extra touch, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 70 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220 Kcal
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg