Description
Experience the classic comfort of this ultimate banana bread, a staple from Eminent Recipes. This one-bowl wonder utilizes melted butter and brown sugar to create a deeply moist, dense, and rich loaf. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and packed with sweet, overripe bananas, it is an easy, family-friendly treat that tastes like a professional bakery creation. Ideal for a quick breakfast, a cozy snack, or a relaxed Sunday brunch.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
4 large ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In a separate large bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
Whisk the eggs and vanilla extract into the butter mixture.
Fold in the mashed bananas.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in the walnuts or pecans if using.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure your bananas are heavily spotted or black for the best natural sweetness. Using room temperature eggs helps the batter emulsify properly. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze sliced portions for easy grab-and-go snacks.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg