This moist banana bread is a symphony of flavors and textures, with a rich, velvety crumb and a sweet, caramelized crust. Its subtle banana flavor is perfectly balanced by a hint of spices and a touch of brown sugar.
This recipe is easy to make and requires minimal preparation, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Try this next: Soft Sugar Cookies – Best Family Dinner.
Moist Banana Bread – Best Family Dinner
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 from 12 votes
Prep 10m
Cook 20m
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
1.
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
3.
Beat butter and sugars in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4.
Mix in mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and dry ingredients until just combined.
5.
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth top.
6.
Bake 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Storage Tip: Store cooled banana bread at room temperature for up to 3 days or wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
