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A partially sliced loaf of dark chocolate banana bread on a wooden cutting board.

banana bread

A perfectly moist, deeply flavorful banana bread featuring roasted bananas and a tender crumb. This foolproof banana bread is easy to make and guaranteed to impress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large overripe bananas heavily speckled or black
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream full-fat
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 190g if weighing
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Roast the Bananas (Optional): Place unpeeled bananas on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes to concentrate the natural sugars for a deeper flavor.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk melted butter and brown sugar. Add room temperature eggs one at a time (to prevent butter from seizing), then stir in vanilla, sour cream, and mashed bananas.
  3. Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to ensure leavening agents are evenly dispersed.
  4. Fold the Batter: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix, which creates a tough loaf.
  5. Bake: Pour into a greased 9x5 pan. Bake at 350°F for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.