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Banana Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Topping

Irresistibly Moist Banana Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Topping

This Banana Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Topping is moist, flavorful, and easy to make, perfect for any time of day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2-3 medium Ripe Bananas Use overripe for moisture
  • 1/3 cup Melted Butter Can swap with vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh
  • a pinch Salt Regular or sea salt
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Consider brown sugar for flavor
  • 1 Egg Can use a flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure for best flavor
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free if needed
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Adjust for taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Elevates flavor profile

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Banana Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4x8 inch loaf pan.
    Banana Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  2. Mash 2-3 overripe bananas until smooth and stir in 1/3 cup melted butter.
    Banana Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  3. Add 1 teaspoon baking soda and a pinch of salt, then mix in 3/4 cup sugar, 1 beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
    Banana Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  4. Fold in 1 1/2 cups flour until just combined, keeping some lumps.
    Banana Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  5. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon for the topping.
    Banana Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  6. Pour the batter into the loaf pan, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
    Banana Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  7. Bake for approximately 60 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
    Banana Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  8. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
    Banana Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Topping

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use overripe bananas for maximum moisture and sweetness. Avoid overmixing the batter for a tender loaf.

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