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Close-up of a thick slice of Banana Bread with Sour Cream Swirl showing a creamy white center.

Banana Bread with Sour Cream Swirl

This recipe produces a banana bread with a creamy sour cream swirl for added moisture and visual appeal. The swirl provides a slight contrast to the standard banana bread flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients
  

Banana Bread

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Sour Cream Swirl

  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
  • Mix the mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract in one bowl.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract for the swirl.
  • Pour half of the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Spoon half of the sour cream mixture on top of the first batter layer.
  • Repeat the layers with the remaining banana batter and sour cream mixture. Gently swirl the layers together using a knife.
  • Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the bread completely before slicing.

Notes

The sour cream swirl adds moisture and a visual upgrade to this banana bread.
By Emily Mitchell, Efficiency & Testing Coordinator at Recipes by Betty.
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