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No Knead Banana Bread Batter Cinnamon Buns

Close-up of a single, moist Banana Bread Batter Cinnamon Buns slice covered in thick white icing.
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Make easy cinnamon buns using a simple, no-knead banana bread batter base, swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a cream cheese glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (for filling)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for filling)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix in the mashed bananas until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a thick batter forms. This batter will be sticky.
  6. Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon.
  7. Spread half of the banana bread batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Drizzle half of the melted butter over the batter layer. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the butter.
  9. Spread the remaining banana bread batter over the cinnamon layer. Top with the remaining melted butter and cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  10. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. While the buns bake, prepare the glaze: Beat the powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach a drizzling consistency.
  12. Remove the baked bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
  13. Drizzle the cream cheese glaze generously over the warm bread before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Because this batter is soft, use a lightly floured spatula or oiled hands to spread it evenly in the pan.
  • If you prefer distinct swirls, you can try chilling the batter for 30 minutes before spreading the first layer.
  • Use very ripe, spotty bananas for the best flavor and moisture.

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