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Black Sesame Swirl Banana Bread

This Black Sesame Swirl Banana Bread is a delightful twist on a classic! Ripe bananas meet nutty black sesame for a stunningly delicious loaf.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour for the base
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt to balance sweetness
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 tablespoons black sesame tahini
  • 2 tablespoons black sesame powder or finely ground black sesame seeds
  • Granulated sugar for sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Loaf pan
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
  2. Grease your loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Whisk until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a rubber spatula until just combined.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the black sesame tahini and black sesame powder, stirring until smooth.
  7. Spoon half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Dollop half of the black sesame mixture on top and swirl gently. Repeat with remaining batter and black sesame mixture.
  8. Sprinkle granulated sugar on top for a sweet crust. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing to prevent a gummy texture.