Moist Banana Bread Recipe
This easy banana bread recipe yields a wonderfully moist and flavorful loaf, perfect for using up ripe bananas.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Banana Bread
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1.5 cups bananas mashed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- pinch salt
Cream Cheese Frosting (Optional)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until well combined. Add eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract, and beat until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cream Cheese Frosting Steps (Optional)
- In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until well combined and smooth.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the completely cooled banana bread.
Notes
Enjoy this moist banana bread as a breakfast treat, snack, or dessert. It pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea. For best results, use overripe bananas.