Total time
70 min
Servings
1
Calories
3105.7
Category
Breads & Bakes
This Cinnamon Banana Bread is a moist, tender loaf with a buttery cinnamon-sugar topping. Perfect for weeknight baking, it’s ready in just over an hour and fills your kitchen with a warm, comforting aroma.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving
- 1/2 butter
- 1 sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 bananas
- 2 flour
- 1 baking soda
- 1/2 salt
- 1 walnuts
- 1 butter
Method
Cream butter and sugar.
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
Mix in mashed banana.
Sift dry ingredients together; stir into banana mixture, add nuts.
Pour into greased 9x5x3 loaf pan.
bake at 350 for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into loaf comes out clean.
While cake is warm, pour melted butter over top and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
Cook's notes
- Use overripe bananas (brown spots are best) for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Let the melted butter and cinnamon-sugar soak into the warm loaf for a crackly top.
- Toast leftover slices for a crunchy twist.
Easy swaps
- Instead of walnuts, use pecans or chocolate chips
- Instead of butter, use coconut oil (for dairy-free)
- Instead of all-purpose flour, use whole wheat or gluten-free blend
Frequently asked
Can I reduce the sugar?
Yes, you can use 3/4 cup sugar without major texture changes.
Why is my banana bread dry?
Overbaking or using too much flour can cause dryness. Check doneness at 50 minutes.
Can I skip the cinnamon topping?
Absolutely. The bread is delicious on its own, but the topping adds a special crunch.
