Description
Homemade cinnamon crunch banana bread delivers a delightful twist on classic comfort baking. Crisp cinnamon streusel topping and moist banana interior create an irresistible treat you’ll crave with morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsps ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 1 tbsp melted butter (for topping)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for topping)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Position the rack centrally and preheat to 350F (175C), ensuring uniform heat distribution for perfect baking.
- Pan Setup: Thoroughly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper to guarantee effortless bread removal.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a medium bowl until perfectly blended, creating a uniform dry foundation.
- Wet Ingredient Harmonization: In a large bowl, vigorously combine melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, whisking until achieving a luxurious, silky consistency.
- Banana Integration: Fold mashed ripe bananas and sour cream into the wet mixture, stirring until achieving a smooth, cohesive texture that promises rich moisture.
- Batter Composition: Gently incorporate dry ingredients into the banana mixture using delicate folding techniques to preserve the bread’s tender crumb and prevent overmixing.
- Crunch Topping Creation: Mix sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl until forming a delectable, crumbly mixture that promises textural excitement.
- Baking Preparation: Pour batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface evenly and generously sprinkling the cinnamon crunch topping for a tantalizing exterior.
- Baking Process: Bake for 50-60 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and checking doneness with a toothpick that should emerge clean when inserted into the center.
- Cooling and Serving: Rest the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, allowing flavors to develop and settle before slicing and enjoying.
Notes
- Banana Ripeness Matters: Use overripe bananas with dark, spotted peels for maximum sweetness and moisture in the bread.
- Prevent Overmixing: Fold dry ingredients gently into wet mixture to maintain a tender, soft crumb and avoid dense, tough texture.
- Topping Distribution Technique: Sprinkle cinnamon crunch topping evenly, pressing lightly to help it adhere during baking for consistent crunch.
- Check Baking Doneness: Use the toothpick test near the center; if it comes out clean with a few moist crumbs, the bread is perfectly baked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg