Caramel Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread

Steps9

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   Step 1. Preheat oven and grease pan

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a loaf pan.

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   Step 2. Mix wet banana batter

   In a medium bowl, mash the bananas until smooth, then whisk in the melted butter, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla bean paste until fully combined.

   Sour cream can replace the Greek yogurt.
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   Step 3. Add dry ingredients

   Add the baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and flour, mixing just until no dry streaks remain.

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   Step 4. Make cinnamon layer

   In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the cinnamon layer until crumbly.

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   Step 5. Layer the batter

   Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle the cinnamon mixture evenly over the top, then cover with the remaining batter and gently spread it out.

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   Step 6. Bake the loaf

   52 min

   Bake for 45–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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   Step 7. Cool the loaf

   Let the loaf cool completely.

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   Step 8. Whisk the glaze

   Whisk together the vanilla glaze ingredients until smooth, then drizzle it over the cooled banana bread.

   Butter1 tbsp of 6 tbspPowdered sugarHeavy creamVanilla extract
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   Step 9. Finish with caramel

   Finish with a drizzle of caramel sauce, slice, and enjoy.