Cinnamon Swirl Crumble Banana Bread by Nathan

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Stir in the melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Prepare the cinnamon swirl: in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon.
5. Prepare the crumble topping: in a medium bowl, combine the 1/4 cup flour and cold cubed butter. Use your fingers or a pastry blender to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
6. Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter, then scatter half of the crumble topping over it.
7. Pour the remaining banana bread batter over the first layer. Sprinkle over the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture and finish with the remaining crumble topping.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Prepare the cream cheese frosting: in a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
11. Once the banana bread is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.