Description
This Snickerdoodle Banana Bread combines the classic flavors of ripe bananas and cinnamon sugar topping to create a moist, fragrant loaf with a delightful crunchy crust. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or a sweet snack, this recipe is simple to make and delivers irresistible cinnamon-swirled goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
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Batter
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Topping
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare it for baking the banana bread.
- Mash bananas: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas until smooth and slightly chunky.
- Add melted butter: Pour in the melted butter and stir to combine well with the mashed bananas.
- Incorporate sugar, eggs, and vanilla: Mix in the sugar, then beat in the eggs followed by the vanilla extract to create a cohesive batter.
- Mix baking soda and salt: Add the baking soda and salt to the mixture and stir thoroughly to evenly distribute these ingredients.
- Add flour and cinnamon: Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour and cinnamon until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
- Prepare the topping: In a small separate bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon for the sweet cinnamon-sugar topping.
- Transfer to loaf pan: Grease a loaf pan and pour the batter evenly into it, smoothing the top.
- Sprinkle topping: Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the surface of the batter to form a crust.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Check doneness with a toothpick after 60 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store leftovers wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
