Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Enjoy super moist and flavorful banana bread swirled with a thick layer of cinnamon-sugar and topped with a dreamy drizzle of vanilla icing. This is like a dessert version of classic banana bread.

Ingredients

Banana Bread

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar (or use packed brown sugar)
• 4 Tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 and 1/2 cups (345g) mashed bananas (about 4 medium or 3 large ripe bananas)
• 1/3 cup (80g) plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Cinnamon Swirl

• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Vanilla Icing

• 1/2 cup (60g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
• 1 Tablespoon (15ml) heavy cream or milk
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract