Description

This Snickerdoodle Banana Bread is a unique twist on traditional banana bread, adding the warm, spiced flavor of cinnamon and sugar, just like a snickerdoodle cookie. With a soft, fluffy texture and a hint of cinnamon in every bite, this bread is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Banana Bread:

2–3 ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar)

For the Snickerdoodle Topping:

2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Prepare the Wet Ingredients:

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.

3️⃣ Mix the Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

4️⃣ Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined (be careful not to overmix).

5️⃣ Pour into the Pan:

Pour the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

6️⃣ Make the Snickerdoodle Topping:

In a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the banana bread batter.

7️⃣ Bake:

Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
If the top is browning too quickly, cover the bread loosely with aluminum foil and continue baking.

8️⃣ Cool and Serve:

Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Banana Tip: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the bread will be. If your bananas aren’t fully ripe, you can speed up the ripening process by placing them in a brown paper bag for a day or two.
Topping Options: You can adjust the cinnamon-sugar topping to your preference, adding more cinnamon for extra spice or even adding a few chopped nuts for crunch.
Storage: Store the banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil and freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 65 min