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cinnamon swirl banana quick bread

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices

Equipment

  • 2 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Rubber spatula
  • 1 Fork
  • 1 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • 1 Measuring cups set
  • 1 Measuring spoons set
  • 1 Small bowl
  • 1 Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 80 gram granulated sugar
  • 80 gram light brown sugar packed
  • 75 gram unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 190 gram all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 120 milliliter plain yogurt or sour cream room temperature
  • 50 gram granulated sugar for swirl
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon for swirl
  • 20 gram unsalted butter melted for swirl

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, mix 50 g granulated sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon, and 20 g melted butter to make the cinnamon swirl mixture, then set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
  • Add 80 g granulated sugar, 80 g brown sugar, 75 g melted butter, eggs, and vanilla to the bananas and whisk until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined and a few streaks of flour remain.
  • Fold in the yogurt or sour cream just until the batter is smooth and no dry spots remain, taking care not to overmix.
  • Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it into an even layer.
  • Drizzle or spoon half of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter, then use a knife to gently marble it.
  • Pour the remaining batter on top and spread evenly, then add the remaining cinnamon mixture and marble again lightly.
  • Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let the banana bread cool in the pan on a cooling rack for 15 minutes, then lift out or turn out and cool for at least 5 more minutes before slicing.

Notes

For best flavor, use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots, as they add natural sweetness and moisture to the bread. Avoid overmixing the batter after adding the flour, since this can make the loaf tough instead of tender. If the top is browning too fast before the center is done, loosely tent the loaf with foil for the last 10–15 minutes of baking. Allowing the bread to cool completely before slicing will give cleaner slices and a better texture, and the flavor often improves by the next day. Store leftover slices wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze individually wrapped pieces for longer storage.
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