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Cozy Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread Recipe with Easy Crumb Topping

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A moist and tender banana bread with a warm cinnamon swirl and a buttery crumb topping, perfect for cozy moments and simple comfort.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • For the cinnamon swirl:
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • For the crumb topping:
  • 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (70g) brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp (45g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray. Line with parchment paper if desired.
  2. Make the crumb topping: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and cubed cold butter. Rub butter into dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup softened butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Mix mashed bananas into the wet mixture.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 tbsp cinnamon.
  7. Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture, alternating with 1/4 cup milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  8. Make the cinnamon swirl by combining 1 tbsp brown sugar and 1 tbsp ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  9. Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter. Pour remaining batter on top and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar. Use a butter knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar through the batter.
  10. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the top of the loaf.
  11. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
  12. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely to keep the crumb topping crisp.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor. Keep butter cold for crumb topping to maintain crumbly texture. Fold dry ingredients gently to avoid dense bread. Swirl cinnamon sugar gently with a zigzag motion. Cool completely before wrapping to keep topping crisp. Muffin tin can be used for mini portions with reduced baking time.

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