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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Moist banana bread with beautiful cinnamon swirls and vanilla glaze, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Banana Bread
  • 3 overripe bananas mashed
  • 0.33 cup butter melted
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
Cinnamon Swirl
  • 0.25 cup butter softened
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
Vanilla Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk or cream
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add melted butter and mix well.
  3. Stir in sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Add baking soda and salt, mixing until incorporated.
  5. Gradually fold in flour, mixing just until combined. Don't overmix.
  6. For cinnamon swirl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour until thick paste forms.
  7. Pour half the batter into prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of cinnamon mixture over batter.
  8. Add remaining batter, then top with remaining cinnamon mixture. Swirl with knife.
  9. Bake 55-65 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan.
  10. Turn out onto wire rack. Mix glaze ingredients until smooth, then drizzle over cooled bread.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture. Bread improves in flavor after first day. Store covered at room temperature up to one week.