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Southern Banana Cobbler

Southern Banana Cobbler: A Heartwarming Slice of Home

Enjoy a slice of Southern Banana Cobbler, a delightful dessert featuring caramelized bananas in a buttery cake.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
For the Bananas
  • 4 Ripe bananas sliced
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients and tools.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk for about 1 minute.
  3. Slowly pour in the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined.
  4. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the greased baking dish and smooth the surface.
  6. Arrange the sliced bananas on top of the batter, allowing them to slightly overlap.
  7. Mix ground cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl, then sprinkle over the banana layer.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dessert pairs wonderfully with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

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