Description
A delightful twist on banana bread and cinnamon rolls, this recipe combines warm flavors and a soft, fluffy texture, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for glaze
- 1–2 tablespoons milk, for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix together the remaining brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the filling.
- Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon filling over the batter. Pour the remaining batter on top and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon filling over it. Swirl the filling into the batter with a knife or skewer.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cover with aluminum foil if the top browns too quickly.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and add milk until you reach your desired glaze consistency.
- Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the cooled loaf.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- To reheat, microwave slices for a few seconds.
- For freezing, wrap each slice tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Banana Bread, Cinnamon Roll, Dessert, Breakfast, Brunch