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Moist Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread Recipe Perfect for Extra Tender Crumb

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A moist banana bread with a tender crumb and a bold cinnamon swirl, perfect for cozy mornings or snacks. This recipe is quick, easy, and uses simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon (divided)
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) milk (whole preferred, any dairy or dairy-free works)
  • Cinnamon Swirl Mixture:
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the cinnamon swirl mixture by combining ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons melted butter in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and ½ tablespoon cinnamon.
  4. In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth but slightly chunky. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Whisk until combined and glossy.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Dollop half the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter and swirl gently with a knife or skewer.
  7. Pour the remaining batter on top and repeat with the remaining cinnamon swirl mixture. Finish with a light swirl on the surface.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking at 50 minutes with a toothpick. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  9. Cool the bread in the pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes, then lift out using the parchment paper. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use ripe bananas with black spots for best sweetness and moisture. Fold batter gently to avoid toughness. Swirl cinnamon mixture just enough to create ribbons without blending completely. Room temperature eggs and milk help create a tender crumb. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly after 40 minutes. Cool completely before slicing to keep crumb tender.

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