Description
Fragrant Brown Sugar Banana Bread fills kitchens with warm, comforting aromas of sweet caramelized fruit and rich spices. Homemade goodness mingles with memories of grandma’s classic recipe, promising pure deliciousness for anyone craving a slice of nostalgic comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (454 g) mashed ripe bananas (about 4 large bananas)
- 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Dry and Spice Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking soda
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) salt
- ½ teaspoon (1 g) cinnamon
- ⅓ cup (73 g) brown sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by warming it to 350°F and creating a non-stick surface in a 9×5-inch loaf vessel with grease and parchment paper, ensuring easy extraction after baking.
- Craft a dry ingredient blend by thoroughly whisking flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl until perfectly integrated, then set aside.
- Transform ripe bananas into a luxurious wet mixture by vigorously combining mashed fruit with vegetable oil, rich brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Delicately incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the banana concoction, gently folding until just combined, taking care to avoid overmixing which could compromise the bread’s tender texture.
- Transfer the silky batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula and optionally sprinkling additional brown sugar to create a delightful caramelized crust.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, monitoring the progress and covering with aluminum foil midway to prevent excessive browning while ensuring a perfectly cooked interior.
- Allow the freshly baked banana bread to rest within the pan for 15 minutes, then carefully remove and transfer to a cooling rack, permitting complete cooling before slicing to maintain structural integrity.
Notes
- Ripe bananas are crucial for maximum sweetness and rich banana flavor, so choose overripe, deeply speckled bananas with dark brown spots.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense bread by gently folding ingredients until just combined, maintaining a tender crumb.
- Customize the bread by adding mix-ins like chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries for extra texture and flavor variety
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg