Moist Banana Bread
A mildly sweet and moist quick bread that everyone loves! This easy banana bread recipe is sure to become your go-to treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened (or vegetable oil))
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cup mashed bananas (about 4 small bananas)
Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour, or line with parchment paper, an 8×4-inch loaf pan.
- 2
Mash the bananas with a fork to measure out 1 ⅓ cups of mashed banana. Set aside.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- 4
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a hand mixer on medium speed until fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- 5
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Be careful not to overbake.
- 8
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing it. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.