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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened but not fully melted
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup mashed banana
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large banana, peeled and halved length-wise
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 8.5 by 4.5-inch loaf pan with 2 pieces of parchment paper so that it hangs over all 4 sides. Spray the inside with nonstick spray.
Whisk or sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
Add the butter, sugar, eggs, sour cream, mashed banana, and vanilla to a large bowl, and use a handheld electric mixer to combine.
Add the dry ingredients and beat to combine, being careful not to over-mix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, and spread it out evenly.
Lay the banana halves on top of the loaf, cut side up.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Mashed Banana: Wait for your bananas to develop brown spots before making banana bread. To get 3/4 cup mashed banana, you will need about 2 small-medium bananas.
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