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Cinnamon Streusel Banana Bread
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- For the streusel topping:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in 1/3 cup of melted unsalted butter.
- Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda and a pinch of salt, mix well.
- Mix in 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and set aside.
- In a small bowl, prepare the streusel topping by combining 1/4 cup of flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in 2 tablespoons of cold, cubed unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the banana bread batter in the loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the banana bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Banana bread with a cinnamon streusel topping is a delightful twist on the classic treat. The history of banana bread dates back to the 1930s when resourceful home cooks sought to make use of overripe bananas. The addition of a cinnamon streusel topping adds a sweet and crunchy element to the moist and flavorful bread. Renowned chefs like Ina Garten and Martha Stewart have popularized this variation, and it has become a staple in many bakeries and cafes across the United States. For the best version of this dish, visit artisanal bakeries or cozy cafes known for their delectable baked goods. The key to perfecting this recipe lies in ripe bananas and a generous sprinkling of the fragrant cinnamon streusel.
75 min
1 loaf
220 per slice calories
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