Description
Cinnamon Swirl Banana Cake is a moist and fluffy banana cake layered with a rich cinnamon sugar swirl, creating a warm and comforting dessert. Made with ripe bananas and simple ingredients, this easy banana cake recipe is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack, delivering sweet banana flavor with a delicious spiced twist.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- ½ cup sour cream or yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cinnamon swirl:
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in mashed bananas, sour cream (or yogurt), and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the swirl.
- Pour half of the batter into the pan. Add half of the cinnamon mixture.
- Add remaining batter, then top with remaining cinnamon mixture.
- Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon through the batter.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture.Avoid overmixing to keep the cake soft and tender.Let the cake cool slightly before cutting for cleaner slices.
