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A thick, moist slice of golden-brown Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread on an off-white plate featuring a prominent dark brown cinnamon-sugar swirl.
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Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread: The Ultimate Moist Swirl Loaf with Thick Glaze

This Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread features a dense, moist crumb with a prominent dark brown cinnamon-sugar swirl and a thick, opaque white glaze. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, it’s a bakery-quality treat made at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Banana Bread Batter
  • 3 large overripe bananas approx. 450g, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 115g, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100g
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar 100g, packed
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 5ml
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 250g
  • 1 tsp baking soda 5g
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt 3g
Cinnamon Swirl
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar 50g
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 8g
Icing Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar 120g
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream 30ml

Equipment

  • 1 9x5 inch Loaf Pan Greased thoroughly
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Butter Knife For swirling the cinnamon sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the 3 ripe bananas until smooth.
Mixing the Batter
  1. Stir in the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla into the bananas.
  2. Fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
The Swirl and Bake
  1. Pour half the batter into the pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top. Add the remaining batter.
  2. Use a knife to swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter in a Z-shaped motion.
  3. Bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Glazing
  1. Whisk powdered sugar and heavy cream until thick. Drizzle over the cooled bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalProtein: 4gFat: 12gFiber: 2g

Notes

Use heavy cream instead of milk for a truly opaque white glaze.
Ensure bananas are very spotted for the best moisture and flavor.
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