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Ultimate Snickerdoodle Banana Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Crunch Topping

A slice cut from a loaf of moist snickerdoodle banana bread with a glossy, caramelized top.
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Combine the moist texture of classic banana bread with the warm, spiced flavor of a snickerdoodle cookie. This easy recipe features a delightful cinnamon-sugar crunch topping.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe large bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for batter)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, melted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and cream of tartar.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until the flour streaks disappear. Do not overmix. Stir in the milk gently.
  5. Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon until uniform.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar topping evenly over the surface of the batter. Gently press the topping slightly into the batter if desired.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve this comfort food baking treat.

Notes

  • Use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black for the best moisture and sweetness in your banana loaf dessert.
  • For an extra cozy fall baking treat, you can add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter along with the dry ingredients.
  • If the topping begins to brown too quickly during baking, loosely tent the loaf with aluminum foil for the last 15 minutes of the cook time.

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