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Super moist banana bread is the perfect way to use up ripe bananas. Learn professional baking secrets for a tender crumb and rich flavor every single time.

Super Moist Banana Bread

The ultimate easy recipe for super moist banana bread. Using overripe bananas, dark brown sugar, and sour cream, this recipe guarantees a tender crumb and incredible flavor every single time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 4 medium overripe bananas Mashed (approx. 1 ½ cups)
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter Melted and cooled
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil Canola or avocado oil
  • 0.75 cup dark brown sugar Packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 0.25 cup sour cream Full-fat, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Pure extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Spooned and leveled (250g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8.5 x 4.5-inch aluminum loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Whisk in the melted butter and oil.
  3. Whisk in the dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract until completely combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
  5. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Use a spatula to gently fold them together until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Expert Tip: Avoid baking in dark, non-stick pans as they can scorch the edges. If the top of the bread is browning too quickly, tent it loosely with aluminum foil at the 45-minute mark.