Best Banana Bread Ever Seriously Recipe

This unbelievably moist and delicious banana bread is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Our secret ingredient and clever baking technique create an irresistible cinnamon-sugar crust and perfectly tender crumb. Get ready for rave reviews! This easy recipe is perfect for beginner bakers and experienced cooks alike.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 207.4 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Banana Bread Ever Seriously

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (for batter) and 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (for dusting)
  • 3 ripe mashed bananas
  • Egg (not found)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Baking Powder (not found)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Sour Milk (not found as a direct ingredient; a substitute is made)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • ¾ cup milk

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How to Make Best Banana Bread Ever Seriously

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and 3 ripe mashed bananas until light and fluffy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  4. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon white vinegar and ¾ cup milk (sour milk substitute).
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  7. In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  8. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan (or a larger cake pan for faster cooking) and dust it generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  10. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

86g

Fat

20g

Carbs

11g

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