Cinnamon Topped Banana Bread
Elevate your classic banana bread with this irresistible Cinnamon Topped Banana Bread recipe! Made with ripe bananas, a blend of granulated and brown sugar for balanced sweetness, and infused with warm vanilla and cinnamon, this loaf delivers moist, tender slices bursting with flavor. The highlight? A golden, crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping that adds a sweet, spiced contrast to every bite. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this recipe bakes to perfection in under an hour, filling your kitchen with comforting aromas. Whether served warm with a cup of coffee or enjoyed as an indulgent snack, this crowd-pleasing banana bread promises to be your new household favorite!
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Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar for topping
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork or potato masher until smooth.
Step 3
Stir in the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 6
Stir in the tablespoon of milk to help ensure the batter stays moist.
Step 7
Pour the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Step 8
In a small bowl, mix the sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
Step 9
Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 10
Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Slice and serve the cinnamon-topped banana bread for a delightful treat!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1240.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3972.0 |
| Total Fat 205.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 125.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 890.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2625.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 506.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 275.9g | |
| Protein 44.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 88.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 259.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2019.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories