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Moist Marbled Ube Banana Bread Recipe with Crispy Crust Easy and Best

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A moist and tender banana bread with a beautiful purple ube swirl and a satisfyingly crispy crust. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and offers a unique twist on classic banana bread.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup ube puree (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (220g)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar (150g), granulated or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g), melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk (60ml), whole or dairy-free alternative like oat milk
  • Optional: 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth with some small chunks remaining. Add the melted butter and whisk until combined.
  3. Mix in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat well until smooth and slightly fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon if using.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture, mixing just until combined.
  6. Stir in the milk to loosen the batter slightly; it should be thick but pourable.
  7. Divide the batter into two parts. Gently fold the ube puree into one part until blended.
  8. Alternate spoonfuls of the banana batter and ube batter into the loaf pan. Use a butter knife or skewer to swirl the two batters together gently to create a marbled effect.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs. The crust should be deep golden-brown and crisp.
  10. Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and moist. Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. Swirl the ube gently to maintain a marbled pattern. If crust browns too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Let the bread cool in the pan initially to help the crust crisp without sticking. Melt butter and cool slightly before mixing to avoid lumps.

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