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Banana Bread

Banana bread – best homemade banana bread recipe ever! Moist, buttery, aromatic and packed with bananas and topped with walnuts. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 462 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 3 ripe large bananas approximately 1 pound (500g), mashed well, about 1-1/2 cups
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Garnish: (Optional)
  • walnuts

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Butter and flour the bottom and sides of a 9 x 5 x 3 inch (23 x 12 x 7 cm) loaf pan; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined, creating a thick and chunky batter. (It’s important not to overmix; the batter should not be smooth. Overmixing can result in tough, rubbery bread.)
  3. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and place some walnuts on top for garnish. Bake until the bread is golden brown and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 60 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool, then remove the bread from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Makes 1 - 9 x 5 x 3 inch (23 x 12 x 7cm) loaf of banana bread (banana cake).
  • Makes 1 - 9 x 5 x 3 inch (23 x 12 x 7cm) loaf of banana bread (banana cake).

Nutrition Information

Serving 4people Calories 462kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 100g (33%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 251mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 49g (98%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 462

% Daily Value*

Serving 4people
Calories 462kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 100g 33%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 251mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 49g 98%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.