Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of the South with this delectable Southern Banana Cobbler. A perfect blend of ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and a sweet buttery crust makes this dessert a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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For the Batter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Banana Layer:
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Serving:
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour melted butter into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish without stirring.
- Assemble the Cobbler: In a separate bowl, toss banana slices with brown sugar and cinnamon. Spoon the banana mixture over the batter without stirring.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas for the best texture.
- For added crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans on top before baking.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce for an extra decadent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
