Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of the South with this delicious Southern Banana Cobbler. Ripe bananas, warm spices, and a sweet topping make this dessert a true delight.
Ingredients
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For the Batter:
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and pour the melted butter into a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and vanilla extract until just combined to form a batter.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter—do not stir. Arrange sliced bananas evenly over the top of the batter.
- Add the Topping: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then sprinkle over the bananas.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- You can add chopped pecans or a splash of bourbon for a deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
