Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread: A Cozy Delight with Creamy Topping
This Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread combines the comforting flavors of banana bread with a delightful cinnamon swirl, topped with creamy frosting for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas thoroughly mashed
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
- cream cheese frosting for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas with melted butter until smooth.
- Mix in granulated sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture, then fold in flour gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture on top.
- Layer the remaining batter over the cinnamon mixture and top with the rest of the cinnamon mixture.
- Gently swirl the cinnamon mixture through the batter with a knife.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and drizzle with frosting before serving.
Notes
Serve warm for an irresistible cozy treat.