Cinnamon Roll Inspired Banana Bread

1h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1For the banana bread batter, mix together the light brown sugar, caster sugar, and melted butter.
  2. 2Crack in the eggs and mix.
  3. 3Add the plain flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt, and cinnamon, then incorporate the dry ingredients.
  4. 4Fold through 3 mashed bananas.
  5. 5Set the banana bread batter aside.
  6. 6For the cinnamon swirl, add granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, and cinnamon to melted butter to create a paste-like texture.
  7. 7Layer the banana bread batter and cinnamon mixture into a pan lined with parchment paper, swirling the cinnamon through, repeating about five times.
  8. 8Bake at 160°C in a fan oven for about 55 to 60 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean.
  9. 9Once the banana bread is cooled, top with a simple glaze of icing sugar mixed with milk.

Ingredients

  • 170 g butter, melted
  • 75 g caster sugar
  • 75 g light brown sugar
  • 1.5 eggs
  • 188 g plain flour
  • 0.75 tsp bicarbonate soda
  • 1 sprinkle salt
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 bananas, mashed
  • 60 g butter, melted
  • 60 g dark brown sugar
  • 40 g granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 60 g icing sugar
  • 10 ml milk

Equipment

panparchment paperfan ovenknife

Tips

  • For 2 eggs, multiply all ingredients by 4/3.
  • Ensure a knife comes out clean from the banana bread to check for doneness.