Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread with Sweet Icing
A delightful blend of moist banana bread with sweet cinnamon swirls and a luscious icing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed) Ensure they are very ripe for the best flavor.
- ⅓ cup melted butter Can be substituted with coconut oil for dairy-free version.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch salt
- ¾ cup sugar (white or brown) You can decrease sugar for a lighter version.
- 1 large egg (beaten) Substitute with a flax egg for egg-free version.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version.
For the Cinnamon Swirl
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Sweet Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (or cream) Use dairy-free milk for a dairy-free version.
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well.
- Stir in the sugar until well combined, then add the beaten egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
- Pour half the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar mixture over it.
- Add the remaining batter and sprinkle on the remaining cinnamon mixture, then swirl lightly with a knife.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk and vanilla for the icing and drizzle it over the cooled bread.
- Let the icing set for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container. Customize with nuts or different icing flavors.