Irresistible Southern Banana Nut Bread with Cinnamon Twist
Banana bread has long been a cherished staple in Southern kitchens, and our Irresistible Southern Banana Nut Bread with a Cinnamon Twist elevates this classic dish to new heights.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cupsall-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoonbaking soda
- 1/2 teaspoonsalt
- 1/2 cupunsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cupgranulated sugar
- 2large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cupsour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 3medium ripe bananas, mashed (about1 1/4 cups)
- 1/2 cupchopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/3 cupbrown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoonground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoonmelted butter
- Extra chopped nuts for garnish
- Sprinkle of coarse sugar on top
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your loaf pan by greasing it well with non-stick spray or softened butter, and dusting it with flour.
- In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the sour cream, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients using a spatula, being careful not to overwork the batter. Fold in the toasted nuts.
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl by mixing together brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter until you have a paste.
- Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan, dollop half of the cinnamon mixture, and swirl gently. Repeat with the remaining batter and cinnamon mixture.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Once baked, cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Make sure your bananas are very ripe; the browner, the better.
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 240 per slice
- Protein: 3 g