Description

Banana Cinnamon Soft Tea Loaf is a tender, moist banana loaf gently scented with warm cinnamon and vanilla. Made with ripe bananas and simple pantry ingredients, this cozy tea loaf slices beautifully and stays soft for days. Perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or a light dessert, it delivers comforting homemade flavor with a delicate crumb and balanced sweetness.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup neutral oil
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
Mash bananas until smooth.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale.
Stir in mashed bananas, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Fold dry ingredients gently into the batter until just combined.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 45–50 minutes until set and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in pan briefly, then transfer to a rack and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture.
Avoid overmixing to keep the loaf soft and tender.
If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
This loaf tastes even better the next day.
Freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
Category: Baked Goods
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 260
Fat: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 41 g
Protein: 5 g

Keywords: banana cinnamon tea loaf, banana cinnamon bread, soft banana loaf, tea time loaf recipe