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Snickerdoodle Banana Bread with Cinnamon Swirl

Close-up of a thick slice of snickerdoodle banana bread showing a moist crumb and dark cinnamon swirl topping.
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Make this fusion recipe combining moist banana bread with the warm cinnamon-sugar flavor of snickerdoodle cookies. This loaf features a distinct cinnamon swirl and a crunchy topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • For the Cinnamon Swirl and Topping:
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Mix in the mashed bananas and milk until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Stop mixing when you see no more streaks of flour.
  6. Prepare the cinnamon swirl mixture: In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
  7. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Drizzle half of the melted butter over the batter. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the butter layer.
  8. Gently spread the remaining batter over the first layer. Drizzle the remaining melted butter and sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture on top. Use a knife to gently swirl the topping into the batter if desired.
  9. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent the loaf with foil after 40 minutes.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black for the best moisture and flavor in your banana bread fusion recipe.
  • For an extra crunchy topping, press the final cinnamon-sugar layer slightly into the batter before baking.
  • This recipe is great for breakfast loaf recipes or afternoon coffee snacks.

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Find it online: https://kingscook.com/snickerdoodle-banana-bread-recipe/