Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread
A delightful blend of moist banana bread and sweet cinnamon rolls topped with cream cheese frosting, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- 1/4 cup salted butter, at room temperature Room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg Can be substituted with flaxseed meal for a vegan option.
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/4 cup salted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 2 ounces full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan, optionally lining it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the room temperature salted butter and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and mix until smooth, then fold in the mashed bananas until well combined.
Making the Batter
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients gently to maintain the airy texture.
Creating the Cinnamon Swirl
- In another bowl, mix the melted butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar to create the cinnamon swirl mixture.
- Pour half of the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading evenly.
- Layer half of the cinnamon mixture on top, spreading it out evenly.
- Pour the remaining half of the banana batter over the first cinnamon layer and top with the rest of the cinnamon mixture.
- Use a butter knife to gently swirl the batter, being careful not to overmix.
Baking
- Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 55 minutes.
- Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Frosting
- Mix together the cream cheese, salted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the banana bread has cooled, spread the frosting generously over the top.
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Notes
For a more indulgent treat, serve warm with extra cream cheese frosting. Store bread tightly wrapped to maintain freshness. Can also freeze slices for later enjoyment.