Banana Bread Cinnamon Roll Loaf Recipe for Breakfast or Dessert
This delightful loaf combines the flavors of banana bread and cinnamon rolls, creating a moist and flavorful treat. Topped with cream cheese frosting, it's perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas thoroughly mashed
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- a pinch of salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
- ¼ cup cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas and melted butter until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt, then fold in all-purpose flour until just incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the filling.
- Pour half of the banana batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle half of the cinnamon filling on top.
- Layer the remaining banana batter and top with the rest of the cinnamon mixture.
- Gently swirl the batter and filling together with a knife.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk for frosting, then drizzle over the cooled loaf.
Notes
For added texture, consider including nuts in the batter.