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Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread

Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread

A decadent, moist quick bread featuring a distinct brown sugar and spice ribbon, topped with a sweet vanilla glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large overripe bananas mashed
  • 0.33 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.33 cup light brown sugar for the swirl
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon for the swirl
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour for the swirl
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for the glaze
  • 1 tbsp whole milk for the glaze

Equipment

  • 9x5 Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Mix the mashed bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
  3. Fold in the 1.5 cups of flour, baking soda, and salt gently until just combined.
  4. Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of flour in a small dish for the swirl filling.
  5. Pour half the batter into the pan, top evenly with the swirl mixture, then spoon the remaining batter over the top. Marble with a butter knife.
  6. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool, then whisk the powdered sugar and milk together and drizzle over the top.

Notes

  • Adding a tablespoon of flour to the cinnamon sugar prevents the swirl from melting entirely into the batter.
  • Tent the pan with foil at the 40-minute mark if the top browns too quickly.