Sweet Banana Loaf (Printable)

A perfectly moist and sweet banana bake ideal for snacking or dessert.

# Components:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 2 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 100g unsalted butter, softened
03 - 150g granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 250g all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan (approximately 23x13 cm or 9x5 inches).
02 - In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until well combined.
04 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Let the banana loaf cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect way to use overripe bananas
  • Ready in just over an hour with minimal effort
  • Versatile recipe that welcomes additions like nuts or chocolate chips
  • Freezes beautifully for future enjoyment
02 -
  • This recipe uses simple pantry staples you likely already have
  • The bread gets more flavorful the next day as flavors meld
  • Can be made gluten free by substituting a 1 to 1 gluten free flour blend
  • Freezes beautifully for up to 3 months
03 -
  • The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be. Those black spotted ones are perfect.
  • For extra flavor, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet for 5 minutes before adding to the batter.
  • If your bread is browning too quickly in the oven, loosely tent with aluminum foil for the remaining bake time.

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