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The Best Basic Banana Bread

This Banana Bread is a must-bake! Sweet, moist, and made with simple ingredients, it’s perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 dashes nutmeg optional
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (full-fat preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream (full-fat preferred)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your banana bread bakes evenly.
  • Grease your loaf pan with butter or cooking spray to prevent the banana bread from sticking.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined. Then, add the eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream, stirring until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or a potato masher until smooth. You want a nice banana puree with minimal lumps.
  • Add the mashed bananas to the wet mixture, stirring to combine. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using). Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy your Banana Bread warm or at room temperature!

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Loaf Pan
  • Spatula
  • Oven mitts

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor. The browner, the better!
  • Feel free to mix in chocolate chips or nuts for an extra treat.
  • Don’t skip the cinnamon and nutmeg; they enhance the flavor beautifully.