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Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread: The Ultimate Sticky Swirled Loaf

This Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread combines a moist, golden-brown banana loaf with a sticky, dark brown cinnamon sugar swirl and a thick, glossy white vanilla icing glaze. The perfect indulgent morning treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread Components
  • 1.5 cups Overripe Bananas Mashed (about 3 large bananas, 340g).
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted (113g).
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar (150g).
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature.
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream Full-fat, room temperature (60g).
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (5ml).
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spooned and leveled (180g).
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda (5g).
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt (3g).
  • 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar Packed (100g).
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon (8g).
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Melted (28g).
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted (120g).
  • 2 tbsp Heavy Cream (30ml).
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (5ml).

Equipment

  • 1 9x5 inch (23x13 cm) Loaf Pan Light-colored metal preferred.
  • 1 Wire Cooling Rack Essential for cooling the bread before glazing.

Method
 

Baking & Glazing Process
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9x5 inch (23x13 cm) light-colored loaf pan with non-stick spray and line it with crinkled white parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed overripe bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract until completely smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold this into the wet banana mixture using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the dark brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter with a fork until it resembles wet sand.
  5. Pour exactly half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the wet cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over this layer. Spoon the remaining batter over the top, using a knife to gently marble the layers.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and a golden-brown cracked crust forms. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Once the bread is fully cooled to room temperature, whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until thick and completely smooth.
  8. Generously drizzle the bright white vanilla icing glaze over the top of the cooled loaf, letting it drip down the sides and pool on the parchment paper. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalProtein: 4gFat: 15gFiber: 2g

Notes

Tip 1: Make sure the bananas are heavily speckled and dark; this ensures optimal natural sweetness and a moist crumb.
Tip 2: Never glaze the bread while it is still warm, or the icing will melt rather than remaining thick and glossy.
Keyword banana bread with cinnamon swirl,Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread,vanilla glazed banana bread

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