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The Best Ever Brown Butter Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread Recipe (With VIDEO)

Discover the ultimate cinnamon roll banana bread recipe! This decadent, crowd-pleasing treat combines rich brown butter and a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
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Recipe Type: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices

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Ingredients

For the Banana Bread

  • ½ cup brown butter unsalted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 overripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup whole milk

For the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Prepare the Brown Butter:
  • Brown the butter over medium to low heat for about 10 minutes until you see brown flakes.
  • Immediately remove from the heat and transfer into a baking bowl.
  • Wait 5 to 10 minutes before mixing with the brown sugar.
  • Mix the Wet Ingredients:
  • Once the brown butter has cooled slightly, add the brown sugar and mix until fully combined.
  • Add the mashed bananas, egg, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until fully incorporated.
  • Combine the Dry Ingredients:
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Slowly and gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter until just combined.
  • Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture:
  • Melt 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
  • Add the brown sugar and cinnamon to the melted butter and mix until fully combined. Set aside.
  • Assemble the Banana Bread:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line a 9×5 inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it well.
  • Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Swirl in half of the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Pour the remaining banana bread batter on top, then swirl the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture over the top.
  • Bake the Bread:
  • Bake at 350°F for 55 to 65 minutes.
  • Check on the bread halfway through baking. If it is getting too brown, cover the top with aluminum foil, tenting it to allow the bread to rise and breathe.
  • Test for doneness at 55 minutes by inserting a knife into the center. If it comes out clean, the bread is done. If not, continue baking and check again.
  • Cool the Bread:
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for 1 hour.
  • Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • While the bread is cooling, make the cream cheese frosting.
  • In a bowl, beat together the room temperature cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  • Frost and Serve:
  • Once the bread is completely cool, spread an even layer of cream cheese frosting on top.
  • Slice into 12 equal pieces and enjoy!