My stepmom Linda handed this secret down to me years ago and it completely changed how I bake. It is perfectly sweet and looks deliciously messy strai

bit. To make it feel more like dessert, drizzle the cooled loaf with a quick glaze made from 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1–2 teaspoons milk.

This recipe also works well as muffins: divide the batter into a greased 12-cup muffin tin, add a pinch of the cinnamon topping to each, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 18–22 minutes. If you have extra ripe bananas, double the recipe and freeze one loaf—wrap it tightly in plastic and foil; it thaws beautifully on the counter and tastes

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