Description
A moist and flavorful banana bread layered with a sweet cinnamon swirl and topped with a buttery streusel crumb. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter (cold)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups mashed bananas (about 4 ripe medium-sized ones)
- 1/3 cup melted butter (or oil)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 360°F and line a 4×8 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until pea-sized crumbs form. Chill until ready to use.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 3/4 cups flour, cornstarch, baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, melted butter (or oil), sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon to make the cinnamon sugar.
- Pour 2/3 of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and add 1/2 to 2/3 of the streusel down the center.
- Top with remaining batter and sprinkle remaining streusel on top, pressing lightly.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread soft and tender.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- This bread can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw before serving.
- Oil can be used instead of butter for a slightly lighter texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
