Description
Cinnamon swirl banana cake is a delightful fusion of sweet, ripe bananas and warm cinnamon, creating an indulgent treat perfect for any occasion. With its beautiful ribbon of cinnamon sugar and moist texture, this cake is sure to impress friends and family alike. Ideal for cozy mornings or dessert gatherings, the enticing aroma will draw everyone into the kitchen. The best part? This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to customize with nuts or chocolate chips for an extra layer of deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and milk; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just blended.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl mixture.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top. Layer with remaining batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg