Old Fashioned Fragrant Banana Bread Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible aroma and melt-in-your-mouth texture of this Old Fashioned Fragrant Banana Bread, adapted from Marcy Goldman's "A Passion for Baking." This recipe creates a surprisingly light and airy loaf, bursting with banana flavor. Warning: its heavenly fragrance may tempt you to slice into it while still warm—resulting in delicious, crumbly goodness! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 75 mins

Calories 460.1 kcal

Protein 15g

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Ingredients for Old Fashioned Fragrant Banana Bread

Unsalted Butter
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas
½ cup sour cream
Pure Vanilla Extract
All Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

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How to Make Old Fashioned Fragrant Banana Bread

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Generously grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas, ½ cup sour cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional).
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the bread is browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
If the bread seems underbaked after 75 minutes, reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 20 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

111g

Fat

47g

Carbs

18g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Old Fashioned Fragrant Banana Bread?

Old Fashioned Fragrant Banana Bread takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Old Fashioned Fragrant Banana Bread?

Old Fashioned Fragrant Banana Bread has approximately 460.1 calories per serving, with about 15 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates and 37 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Old Fashioned Fragrant Banana Bread?

The key ingredients for Old Fashioned Fragrant Banana Bread are Unsalted Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Banana, Sour Cream, Pure Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.