Description
This Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread combines the comforting sweetness of banana bread with the gooey, spiced goodness of cinnamon rolls, all topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. It’s the perfect indulgent treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Very Ripe Bananas
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, softened (for cinnamon swirl)
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (for cinnamon swirl)
- 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, softened (for glaze)
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons Milk or Cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas. Stir in melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon to form a thick paste.
- Pour half the banana bread batter into the pan. Dollop half the cinnamon swirl over it, then gently swirl with a knife. Repeat with remaining batter and swirl.
- Bake for 55-70 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
- Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle the glaze generously over the completely cooled banana bread. Slice and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 70 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: For the best Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread every time, gently fold the batter to keep it tender and moist. Ripe bananas provide maximum natural sweetness and flavor. Aim for distinct ribbons of cinnamon without fully incorporating the swirl into the batter.