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Snickerdoodle Banana Bread

A delightful blend of classic snickerdoodle flavors and moist banana bread, perfect for any baking occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas The riper, the better for sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 pieces eggs Can substitute with 1/4 cup of applesauce each.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adjust according to preference.
Topping
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Add the softened butter and mix until well combined.
  4. Stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
  9. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Serve with butter, ice cream, or with coffee for a comforting treat. Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days at room temperature, or in the fridge for up to a week. Can be frozen for up to three months.