CINNAMON CRUNCH BANANA BREAD
This easy cake - no mixer required - is a popular staple at Bakesale Betty in Oakland, Calif. Pie, cake, cookies and a legendary fried chicken sandwich are the only things on the menu, but locals start lining up long before opening time. They're that good. Betty herself, the baker Alison Barkat, adds a cinnamon-sugar topping and honey to the classic banana bread formula for a deeply caramelized, moist result.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories breakfast, snack, breads, quick breads
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 (9-by-5-inch) loaf
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment or wax paper, leaving enough paper hanging over the sides to lift the cake out after baking. (This will prevent the topping from breaking when removing the bread from the pan.)
- Prepare the batter: In a medium bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, using a sturdy whisk, beat together oil, eggs and honey until smooth. Stir in bananas and warm water. Add dry ingredients to egg-oil mixture and stir to blend. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar and cinnamon, using your fingers to break up any lumps. Sprinkle evenly over batter.
- Bake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour, checking after 50 minutes. If topping shows signs of burning, reduce heat to 325 degrees.
- Remove to a rack and let cool in pan for 30 minutes. Use the edges of the paper to lift the cake up and out. Place on a rack (leave the paper on) and let cool before slicing and serving.
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Parbati Sunar
[email protected]This bread is so good! I've already made it twice and it's a hit with my friends and family.
Kaitlynn Hawkins
[email protected]I made this bread for my friends and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert.
Salute Gym
[email protected]This is the best banana bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cinnamon crunch topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Bushnoughtdye
[email protected]I've made this bread several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up ripe bananas.
Nevaeha Dawn
[email protected]This bread is perfect for any occasion. It's great for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.
Raquel Poy
[email protected]I love the cinnamon crunch topping on this bread. It's the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy.
King OF Masum
[email protected]This is my new favorite banana bread recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Julian Mac
[email protected]This bread is so good! I've already made it twice and it's a hit with my friends and family.
Adem Balti
[email protected]I made this bread for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert.
Stacy66_bread Duran
[email protected]This is the best banana bread I've ever had. It's moist, flavorful, and the cinnamon crunch topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Mysterious Design
[email protected]I've made this bread several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!
Alisufiyan Warraich
[email protected]This bread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It's also a great way to use up ripe bananas.
Ababu Enrique
[email protected]I love the cinnamon crunch topping on this bread. It adds a nice bit of sweetness and crunch.
Himat Qurbans
[email protected]This is my go-to banana bread recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Edralyn Ducusin
[email protected]This bread is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Nika Stevenson
[email protected]I love this recipe! The banana bread is moist and flavorful, and the cinnamon crunch topping is addictive.
Carlos Matias
[email protected]This is the best banana bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Gagandeep Kaur
[email protected]I made this bread yesterday and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the crunchy topping.
Hyper 555 Gamers
[email protected]This banana bread is so moist and delicious! The cinnamon crunch topping is the perfect finishing touch.