Description
Moist cinnamon banana bread delivers comfort with each slice. Rich with warm spices and ripe bananas, this classic recipe brings sweet satisfaction to home bakers seeking a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
Main Flavoring Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl until evenly combined.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and airy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next.
- Fold in ripe mashed bananas and pure vanilla extract, mixing until the ingredients are smoothly blended.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring with a spatula until just incorporated – avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a level surface.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 60-65 minutes, rotating pan halfway through cooking time.
- Test doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the bread’s center – it should emerge without raw batter.
- Remove from oven and let bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Carefully release bread from pan and transfer to a wire cooling rack, allowing it to reach room temperature before slicing.
Notes
- Brown overripe bananas guarantee maximum sweetness and deeper flavor for your banana bread.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture to prevent tough, dense texture and maintain bread’s soft crumb.
- Sprinkle extra cinnamon or chopped nuts on top before baking for enhanced aroma and delightful crunch.
- Wrap cooled bread tightly in plastic wrap or store in airtight container to keep moisture and freshness for 3-4 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg