Description
Homemade snickerdoodle banana bread combines classic comfort with cinnamon-sugar swirls, creating a delightful twist on traditional quick bread. Warm spices and ripe bananas meld into a delectable treat you’ll savor with each sweet, crumbly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1.5 cups (340 grams) all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preparation: Coat a baking pan with non-stick spray and parchment paper. Position oven rack centrally and preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to eliminate clumps and ensure even distribution.
- Wet Mixture: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing completely after each incorporation. Fold in mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and sour cream, maintaining a smooth consistency.
- Batter Assembly: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent gluten development. Mix until ingredients are just combined.
- Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: Blend sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Layer half the batter in the prepared pan, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture, add remaining batter, and top with final cinnamon-sugar dusting.
- Baking Process: Place pan in preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a wooden pick into the center—it should come out clean and dry.
- Cooling Method: Allow bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely before slicing to preserve optimal texture and structure.
Notes
- Banana Ripeness Matters: Use overripe, soft bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture in the bread.
- Prevent Gluten Overdevelopment: Mix dry and wet ingredients minimally to keep the bread tender and prevent a tough, chewy texture.
- Achieve Perfect Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: Generously sprinkle the mixture between layers and on top for a caramelized, crispy exterior.
- Temperature and Timing Precision: Check bread at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking; use a wooden pick test for perfect doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg