Follow these easy steps to bake your very own Cinnamon Swirled Banana Bread:
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Butter and Bananas: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and melted butter.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in the baking soda and salt into the banana mixture. Mix well.
- Incorporate Sugar and Egg: Add granulated sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Stir until fully combined.
- Add Flour: Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and brown sugar for the swirl. Mix until well combined.
- Layer the Batter: Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture on top.
- Add More Batter: Pour the remaining batter on top of the cinnamon mixture. Finally, sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture on top.
- Swirl the Mixture: Use a knife or a skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the bread batter. Be careful not to overdo it; a few swirls will create the marbling effect.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
These straightforward steps will guide you through creating this delectable bread effortlessly.