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Moist Banana Bread Cobbler

Heavenly Moist Banana Bread Cobbler That Will Wow You

This Moist Banana Bread Cobbler combines the heartiness of banana bread with the gooey goodness of a cobbler, making it a delightful Southern dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cobbler Base
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitution: Whole wheat flour for a heartier texture
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 cup Milk Substitution: Almond milk or coconut milk for a dairy-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter (melted) Substitution: Coconut oil for a dairy-free alternative
For the Banana Layer
  • 2-3 pieces Ripe Bananas Use very ripe bananas with dark spots for the best sweetness
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar Adds a hint of caramel flavor and moisture
For the Gooey Finish
  • 1 cup Hot Water Helps create a gooey texture through steam during baking

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Moist Banana Bread Cobbler
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
  4. Pour the melted unsalted butter into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Gently pour the batter over the melted butter without stirring.
  6. Layer sliced bananas over the batter.
  7. Sprinkle light brown sugar on top of the banana slices.
  8. Pour hot water over the entire mixture without stirring.
  9. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Let the cobbler rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize with nuts or chocolate chips for added flavor.

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