Description

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Cake is a delightful treat featuring ripe bananas and a rich, buttery texture, complemented by a sweet cinnamon swirl. It’s perfect for any occasion, combining easy preparation and comfort food flavors that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups mashed brown bananas, about 4 medium bananas
1 1/3 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
3/4 cup salted butter, softened
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups confectioner’s sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch metal baking pan or line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a mixer, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until smooth, around 3 minutes. Scrape the bowl as needed.
Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix in the mashed bananas until combined, scraping the bowl again.
With the mixer on low, gradually incorporate the dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately until fully combined, ending with the dry ingredients. Avoid overmixing.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and make the cinnamon filling.
In another bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until creamy.
Drop dollops of the filling over the batter and swirl gently with a butter knife.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Check early due to varying oven temperatures.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes while keeping it warm for glazing.
To make the glaze, beat together the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add confectioner’s sugar, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of milk, mixing until smooth. Adjust with more milk for desired consistency.
Spread the glaze over the warm cake, slice into squares, and serve.

Notes

Make sure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and sweetness.
You can adjust the cinnamon to your liking for a stronger or milder flavor.
The cake is best enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 320
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 60mg