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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Loaf of cinnamon swirl banana bread fresh out of the oven

I’ve been making this cinnamon ribboned banana loaf for years when the bananas get too soft to eat straight. It’s the sort of recipe that turns three overripe bananas into a tender, slightly dense bread with a sweet cinnamon streak in every slice. If you like a swirl in your quick breads, check out this Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread recipe page for the full technique and feel. Why you’ll love this dish This loaf hits a comfort-food sweet spot. It uses pantry staples, bakes in one loaf pan, and rewards you with fragrant cinnamon ribbons and a moist crumb. It’s … Learn more

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Browned Butter Carrot Cake

Delicious browned butter carrot cake topped with cream cheese frosting

I’ve been making this browned butter carrot cake for years when I want something familiar with a tiny twist. The brown butter deepens the flavor so that the cake tastes richer without being heavy. It works for birthdays, weekend baking, or when you want a showstopping dessert with simple pantry ingredients. If you love that nutty brown butter note in sweets, try it after you bake this cake — it pairs beautifully with my brown butter chocolate chip cookies for a coffee-table spread: brown butter chocolate chip cookies. Why you’ll love this dish This version takes classic carrot cake and … Learn more

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