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Brown Butter Banana Bread with Cinnamon Frosting

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This ultra-moist banana bread is elevated with rich, nutty brown butter and topped with a fluffy cinnamon-spiced frosting. Perfectly sweet and warmly spiced, it’s a bakery-worthy treat for any time of day.

Ingredients

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  • For the Banana Bread:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large)
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For the Cinnamon Frosting:
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, brown sugar, eggs, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and the cooled brown butter.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool completely before frosting.
  8. To Make the Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  9. Add powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
  10. Spread over cooled banana bread and slice to serve.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor.
  • Store frosted banana bread in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Let the bread cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.

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