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Easy "tried-and-true' homemade Banana Bread recipe that is the best way to use up over-ripe bananas. Made with brown sugar for a moist, dark loaf perfect to go with morning coffee or serve as dessert! #mustlovehomecooking

Best Ever Banana Bread

A homemade Banana Bread recipe that's the best ever way to use up over-ripe bananas.
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Prep Time :20 minutes
Cook Time :1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time :1 hour 35 minutes
Servings :12
Calories :266
Course :Bread, Dessert

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp fresh grated orange peel optional
  • 3 medium bananas overripe, mashed with fork
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray with non-stick cooking spray a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
  • In the large bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with paddle attachment, cream the shortening and the sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla, cinnamon, sour cream. bananas and orange peel (if using). Beat on low speed to combine.
  • In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Add dry ingredients to the banana mixture, beating on medium speed for one minute. Scrape down bowl as needed.
  • Spread into prepared pan. Bake on center rack of oven for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Remove from the pan and cool completely on the wire rack.

Chef Tips

For banana decoration - Top batter with extra banana sliced lengthwise. Bake as directed.

Equipment Used

one pound loaf pan
Large Loaf Pan
Stand Mixer

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Best Ever Banana Bread
Serving Size
 
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
266
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
55
mg
18
%
Sodium
 
166
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
177
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
41
g
14
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
22
g
24
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
341
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
36
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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