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Moist Super Moist Banana Bread with Brown Sugar Swirl Easy Recipe

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This banana bread is incredibly moist with a tender crumb and features a gooey, cinnamon-kissed brown sugar swirl that adds pockets of caramelized sweetness in every bite. It’s simple, quick to make, and a crowd-pleaser perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup (packed, 150g) light brown sugar, divided
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the brown sugar swirl:
  • ⅓ cup (packed, 70g) brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, and optionally line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, ¾ cup brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix well using a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and shiny.
  4. Add eggs one at a time to the banana mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture using a rubber spatula. Stir gently until just combined; some streaks of flour are okay.
  6. Prepare the brown sugar swirl by mixing the additional ⅓ cup brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl until evenly combined.
  7. Pour half of the banana bread batter into the loaf pan, smoothing the top gently. Dollop half of the brown sugar swirl mixture in spoonfuls over the batter. Use a knife or skewer to swirl it lightly through the batter, creating a marbled effect.
  8. Repeat with the remaining batter and swirl mixture, finishing with a swirl on top. Avoid over swirling to maintain pockets of caramelized sweetness.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes. Start checking at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick near the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  10. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Swirl the brown sugar mixture gently to create pockets of caramelized sweetness. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before baking to hydrate the flour and meld flavors. Cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. You can substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour for gluten-free, and brown sugar with coconut sugar for a less refined option.

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