Caramel Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread

Steps

1. 1Preheat and prepare pan

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

2. 2Mix wet ingredients

   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 works in place of Greek yogurt if you prefer.

   BananaButterEggGreek yogurtBrown sugarSugarVanilla bean
3. 3Add dry ingredients

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

   Baking sodaCinnamonSaltAll-purpose flour
4. 4Make cinnamon layer

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

   All-purpose flourBrown sugarCinnamon
5. 5Layer 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.

6. 6Bake the bread55 min

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

7. 7Cool the loaf

   Let the loaf cool completely.

8. 8Make vanilla glaze

   Whisk together the softened butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract (if using) until smooth, adding more heavy cream as needed for a thick but drizzleable glaze.

   ButterPowdered sugarHeavy creamVanilla extract
9. 9Glaze and finish

   Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the cooled banana bread, then finish with a drizzle of caramel sauce. Slice and enjoy.

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