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MOIST HOMEMADE BANANA BREAD

Moist Homemade Banana Bread to Thrill Your Taste Buds

Delight in the rich flavors of Moist Homemade Banana Bread that blends sweetness with a crunchy topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can be swapped for gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt optional for low-sodium diets
  • 3-4 medium ripe bananas the more overripe, the better
  • 0.5 cups melted butter substitute with vegetable oil if desired
  • 1 cups granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 large eggs can use flax egg for vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for pure vanilla for best results
  • 0.5 cups milk can use almond or soy milk for dairy-free
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar use light or dark brown sugar
For the Crumb Topping
  • 0.5 cups cold butter cubed
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar adjust thickness with milk amount

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • fork or potato masher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Mash ripe bananas in a large bowl and mix in butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
  4. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture, alternating with milk.
  5. Mix flour, brown sugar, and cold butter for crumb topping until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Layer half of the batter in the baking dish, sprinkle half of the crumb topping, and repeat.
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, mix powdered sugar with milk for glaze, and drizzle over cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use overripe bananas for best flavor and avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture. Cool completely before glazing.

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