Description
This recipe provides a simple and delicious way to make extra moist banana bread. It uses ripe bananas, a combination of butter and oil for tenderness, and a gentle mixing technique to achieve a soft, flavorful loaf perfect for any occasion. Optional additions like walnuts and serving suggestions are also included.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large)
- 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup soft brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¼ cup unflavored vegetable oil (e.g., canola)
- 1½ tsp vanilla essence/extract
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ¼ cup walnuts, optional
- Butter or cream cheese for serving
- Coffee or tea for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160 °C (320°F) with fan function. Line an 8.5 x 4.5 inch loaf tin with greased baking paper.
- Mash ripe bananas until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk until well-mixed.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and vegetable oil with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the egg into the creamed mixture, mixing until smooth and well-blended.
- Add mashed bananas and vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Switch to a spatula for the final mixing. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, avoiding overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf tin. Sprinkle walnuts on top, if using.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm with butter or cream cheese.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure a tender texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Reheat slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg