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Snickerdoodle Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Hugo
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (approx. 10-12 slices) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Snickerdoodle Banana Bread recipe combines the rich, moist texture of classic banana bread with the warm, fragrant cinnamon-sugar topping reminiscent of snickerdoodle cookies. Easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, this loaf features ripe bananas, a hint of vanilla, and a delightful cinnamon crunch on top, baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Batter

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup milk

Cinnamon-Sugar Topping

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mash bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, creating the base for your batter.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir thoroughly until all wet ingredients are well combined.
  4. Whisk dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the bread.
  6. Pour batter into pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
  7. Add cinnamon-sugar topping: Sprinkle the cinnamon and granulated sugar mixture evenly over the batter, enhancing the snickerdoodle flavor and creating a sweet crust.
  8. Bake the bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked.
  9. Cool the bread: Remove the loaf from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes to firm up before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Slice and serve: Once cooled, slice the banana bread and enjoy its delicious blend of cinnamon and banana flavors.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and light.
  • Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Store leftover bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For an extra touch, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Snickerdoodle, Banana Bread, Cinnamon, Quick Bread, Dessert, Breakfast, Snack

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