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Cozy Classic Brown Butter Banana Bread Easy Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Recipe

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A moist and tender banana bread enhanced with nutty brown butter and a sweet cinnamon sugar swirl, perfect for cozy moments and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter. Stir frequently as it melts and begins to foam. After about 4-5 minutes, the butter will turn a deep golden brown and smell nutty. Remove from heat and let it cool for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but with a few small lumps remaining (about 1 1/2 cups mashed).
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: To the mashed bananas, add the browned butter, 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, 2 large eggs (room temperature), and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk everything together until fully combined and smooth (about 1-2 minutes).
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  6. Fold Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, folding gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Layer the Batter and Swirl: Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Pour half the batter into the pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter. Add the remaining batter on top and finish by sprinkling the rest of the cinnamon sugar. Using a butter knife or skewer, gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter to create a marbled effect.
  8. Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55-65 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center—it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter. Tent with foil after 40 minutes if the top browns too quickly.
  9. Cool: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Watch the butter closely when browning to avoid burning; the nutty aroma signals readiness. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Use a gentle swirling motion for the cinnamon sugar to maintain a defined swirl. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing to prevent crumbling.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, cinnamon sugar swirl, easy banana bread, moist banana bread, homemade banana bread, quick banana bread

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