Description
Indulge in this Moist Banana Bread Recipe, a delightful blend of rich flavors and tender texture that makes it an ideal treat for breakfast or a cozy snack. The key to its moistness lies in the use of ripe bananas, ensuring every slice is sweet and flavorful. This versatile banana bread is perfect for sharing at brunch or enjoying with your favorite warm beverage. Whether you serve it plain, toasted with butter, or topped with cream cheese, it’s sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 small bananas)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×4-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas using a fork until smooth and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream the softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the mashed bananas with the wet mixture.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg