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Cardamom Banana Bread

This cardamom banana bread is so soft & fluffy, packed with yummy banana flavors & warm spices, and topped with a buttery cardamom streusel. It comes together quickly and bakes up beautifully, so whether you need an additional item on your brunch table or a cozy Sunday morning breakfast, you guys are going to love this banana bread!
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 slices

Ingredients
 

Streusel

  • cup (67 grams) granulated sugar
  • cup (84 grams) all purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter melted

Banana Bread

  • 2 cups (250 grams) all purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • cup (80 grams) plain yogurt greek or regular works! room temperature
  • 1 ¼ (about 3 medium-sized bananas) cup (250 grams) mashed banana

Instructions

Streusel

  • Whisk together the granulated sugar, all purpose flour, cinnamon and cardamom. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the mixture resembles wet sand. Set aside.
    ⅓ cup granulated sugar, ⅔ cup all purpose flour, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom, ¼ cup unsalted butter

Banana Bread

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) and line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cardamom. Set aside.
    2 cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, or a large bowl if using a handheld mixer, beat together the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until lighter in color and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat on medium speed until combined, scraping down the bottom and sides of the bowl if necessary.
    ½ cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • Add the yogurt and mashed banana and beat on medium speed until combined. Add the dry ingredients and beat on low speed until a batter forms.
    ⅓ cup plain yogurt, 1 ¼ (about 3 medium-sized bananas) cup mashed banana
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and top evenly with the streusel. Bake for 45-60 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let cool in the pan, slice and enjoy! Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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