Super Moist & Vanilla & Black Sesame Swirl Banana Bread

75 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. 3Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. 4Grease or line a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  5. 5Grease or line a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  6. 6Grease or line a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  7. 7In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  8. 8In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  9. 9In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  10. 10In a large bowl, whisk sugars and eggs until smooth.
  11. 11In a large bowl, whisk sugars and eggs until smooth.
  12. 12In a large bowl, whisk sugars and eggs until smooth.
  13. 13Stir in buttermilk (or yogurt), vanilla, mashed bananas, and olive oil.
  14. 14Stir in buttermilk (or yogurt), vanilla, mashed bananas, and olive oil.
  15. 15Stir in buttermilk (or yogurt), vanilla, mashed bananas, and olive oil.
  16. 16Gently fold dry mixture into wet mixture until just combined (don’t overmix).
  17. 17Gently fold dry mixture into wet mixture until just combined (don’t overmix).
  18. 18Gently fold dry mixture into wet mixture until just combined (don’t overmix).
  19. 19Divide batter into two and mix 3 tablespoons of black sesame paste into one bowl.
  20. 20Divide batter into two and mix 3 tablespoons of black sesame paste into one bowl.
  21. 21Divide batter into two and mix 3 tablespoons of black sesame paste into one bowl.
  22. 22Pour batter into pan alternating between regular and black sesame.
  23. 23Pour batter into pan alternating between regular and black sesame.
  24. 24Pour batter into pan alternating between regular and black sesame.
  25. 25Bake ~55–65 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  26. 26Bake ~55–65 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  27. 27Bake ~55–65 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  28. 28Let rest in pan 10 minutes.
  29. 29Let rest in pan 10 minutes.
  30. 30Let rest in pan 10 minutes.
  31. 31Transfer to a wire rack.
  32. 32Transfer to a wire rack.
  33. 33Transfer to a wire rack.

Ingredients

  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup white sugar
  • 0.5 cup white sugar
  • 0.5 cup white sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tbsp buttermilk or greek yogurt
  • 4 tbsp buttermilk or greek yogurt
  • 4 tbsp buttermilk or greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 4 very very very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 4 very very very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 4 very very very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 0.5 banana for the top
  • 0.5 banana for the top
  • 0.5 banana for the top
  • 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp black sesame paste
  • 3 tbsp black sesame paste
  • 3 tbsp black sesame paste
  • black sesame seeds
  • black sesame seeds
  • black sesame seeds

Equipment

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Tips

  • Don't overmix the batter.
  • Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.