Snickerdoodle Banana Bread (Printable View)
Moist banana bread layered with a cinnamon-sugar swirl, bringing snickerdoodle cookie flavors to a classic loaf.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
08 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl and Topping
12 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
13 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
02 - Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon in a medium bowl until evenly distributed.
03 - Combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl, mixing until smooth and uniform.
04 - Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent a dense crumb.
05 - Stir the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon together in a small bowl until well blended.
06 - Spread half the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the surface, then add the remaining batter and smooth the top. Dust with the remaining cinnamon-sugar and swirl lightly with a butter knife for a marbled effect.
07 - Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The cinnamon-sugar swirl creates crackly, cookie-like edges on every slice
- It turns three sad, overripe bananas into something people actually fight over
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- Overmixing the batter is the number one way to end up with a heavy, rubbery loaf instead of a tender one
- The cinnamon-sugar on top will caramelize into a slight crunch, and that is exactly what you want
03 -
- Toasting half a cup of walnuts or pecans before folding them in adds a crunch that makes people pause mid-bite
- Swapping in half whole wheat flour works perfectly if you want to feel slightly more virtuous about eating dessert for breakfast