This week’s recipe is all about comfort, nostalgia, and the kind of sweetness that fills your kitchen with warmth. Cinnamon Swirled Banana Bread brings together two timeless favorites in one irresistible loaf.
Rich, ripe bananas lend natural sweetness and a moist crumb, while melted butter and vanilla create a deep, buttery aroma that feels like home. A touch of spelt flour adds gentle nuttiness, balancing the classic all-purpose base and giving the bread a wholesome texture.
The real magic lies in the swirl. Melted butter, dark brown sugar, and plenty of ground cinnamon blend into a rich filling that caramelizes as it bakes, leaving pockets of fragrant spice in every slice. Each bite is soft, aromatic, and perfectly sweet, with just the right touch of warmth.
Simple enough for weekday breakfasts yet special enough for gatherings, this Cinnamon Swirled Banana Bread is the cozy bake you will want on repeat, best enjoyed warm with a cup of coffee or shared fresh from the oven with someone you love.
226 g (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
5 g (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
220 g (1¾ cups) all-purpose flour
20 g (2 tablespoons) spelt flour
6 g (1 teaspoon) baking soda
4 bananas (1½ cups) mashed ripe banana
42 g (3 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
45 g (3 tablespoons) granulated sugar
40 g (3 tablespoons) dark brown sugar
16 g (2 tablespoons) ground cinnamon
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