Snickerdoodle Banana Bread (Printable)
A moist banana bread with a cinnamon-sugar swirl, inspired by classic snickerdoodle cookies. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
08 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl and Topping
12 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
13 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
02 - Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon in a medium bowl.
03 - Combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl until well blended.
04 - Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
05 - Mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
06 - Spread half the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the surface.
07 - Add the remaining batter and smooth the top. Scatter the rest of the cinnamon-sugar over the batter and draw a butter knife through the layers for a marbled effect.
08 - Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center exits clean.
09 - Rest in the pan for at least 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cinnamon-sugar swirl gives every slice that crackly, cookie-like top that makes it impossible to stop at one piece
- It comes together in one bowl with pantry staples you probably already have sitting around
02 -
- Overmixing the batter activates gluten and turns a tender loaf into something dense and rubbery, so stop stirring the moment you see no dry flour
- The cinnamon-sugar layer sinks slightly during baking, which is completely normal and actually creates those gorgeous pockets of spice
03 -
- If your bananas are not quite ripe enough, place them whole and unpeeled on a baking sheet at 300°F for about 15 minutes until the skins turn completely black
- Lining the loaf pan with parchment paper that overhangs the sides gives you a built-in handle for lifting the bread out cleanly