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stack of banana bread slices with the top slice cut in half on a white plate.
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Best Banana Bread Recipe
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
 
This easy banana bread recipe is my mom's classic banana bread recipe. It's an incredibly moist banana bread that is made with simple ingredients you probably have in your pantry! This is one banana bread recipe you won't want to miss.
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: classic banana bread, easy banana bread
Servings: 2 loaves
Author: Michelle
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs, large
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3-4 medium bananas (or 2 large bananas)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line two 8x4 bread pans with parchment paper (or grease well with butter or baking spray).*
  2. In a medium sized bowl, use a fork to mash the bananas until they are well mashed (I like them to be well mashed with small bits of banana pieces for texture). Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, use a hand mixer or standing mixer to cream the butter and sugar together.
  4. Once combined, add in the eggs. Cream the mixture until well combined.
  5. Next, add in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined.
  6. Lastly, add in the mashed bananas and the vanilla extract. Mix until all the bananas have been incorporated into the batter.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the two bread pans and bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until the top is puffed, brown, and a cake tester comes out clean when inserted in the center.**
  8. Allow the bread to cool for about 5-10 minutes in the pan, then remove the banana bread from the loaf pans and allow them to continue cooling on a wire rack.
  9. Serve warm, room temperature, or cold. I like to spread a little butter on mine!
Recipe Notes

*You can make the bread in one 9x5 loaf pan. If you do this, you will bake the bread at 350 for 35 minutes. Then lower the temperature to 325 and continue baking for 20-25 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
**If the outside of the banana bread is getting too dark, tent a piece of non-stick foil on top of each loaf pan. This will ensure the center bakes while protecting the top from browning too much.