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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

A delightful and comforting banana bread with a delicious cinnamon swirl, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 225 ml vegetable oil or 225g unsalted butter Using oil provides a moist texture, while butter adds a creamy flavor.
  • 100 g granulated sugar Adds sweetness and helps create a crust.
  • 100 g light brown sugar Provides a deeper caramel flavor.
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature) Helps bind the ingredients.
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract Infuses flavor and aroma.
  • 250 g plain flour The foundation of the bread.
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1/4 tsp salt Enhances flavors.
  • 300 g very ripe bananas (mashed) Provides natural sweetness and moisture.
  • 60 g unsalted butter (melted) Adds richness.
Cinnamon Swirl Mixture
  • 40 g dark brown sugar Adds caramel essence.
  • 40 g granulated sugar Balances sweetness.
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon Gives warm, spicy aroma.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180C (or 160C fan) and line a 3lb (9×5) loaf tin with non-stick baking paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together both sugars and the melted butter (or oil) until well combined.
  3. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until just combined, ensuring not to over-mix.
  4. Sift in the flour, bicarbonate of soda, and salt, gently folding these dry ingredients in to avoid density.
  5. Carefully fold in the mashed bananas until the batter is just combined.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together the dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon for the swirl.
Assembly
  1. Pour about 1/4 of the batter into the prepared loaf tin and spread it evenly.
  2. Dollop on 1/4 of the cinnamon swirl mixture and swirl it through with a knife.
  3. Repeat the layering process with the remaining batter and cinnamon swirl until finished with cinnamon swirl on top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Leave to cool in the tin for about 1 hour before transferring to a cooling rack.
  3. Enjoy it slightly warm for the best flavor.

Notes

For extra moist banana bread, use very ripe bananas. Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips. Do not over-mix the batter.