Classic Banana Bread

The savior of overripe bananas. Best when peel is black. High sugar content creates moist texture. Better the next day.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 265 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Fork
  • Parchment Paper

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line pan with parchment.

Tip: Easier cleanup.
2

Mix flour, powder, cinnamon, salt.

Tip: Even distribution.
3

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs.

Tip: Aerates the batter.
4

Mash bananas, add to butter mix.

Tip: Chunks are okay.
5

Fold in dry ingredients just until combined.

Tip: Overmixing creates gluten/toughness.
6

Bake 45-50 mins. Test with toothpick.

Tip: Ovens vary.
7

Cool 10 mins in pan, then on rack.

Tip: Cutting warm can mash it.

Recipe FAQ

Cracked top?
Normal and rustic!
Gooey center?
Cover with foil and bake longer at lower temp.

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3 whole Ripe Bananas
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 3.5 oz Butter (room temp)
  • 2 whole Eggs
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt