Classic Banana Bread

The most searched baking recipe of all time — moist, tender banana bread with a golden crust. Uses overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor. Simple, comforting, and impossible to resist.

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Servings
10
Calories
280
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American
Classic Banana Bread - Desserts recipe

Ingredients

  • • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • • 3/4 cup sugar
  • • 1 large egg, beaten
  • • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • • Pinch of salt
  • • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Stir in melted butter, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle in baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix gently.
  5. Step 5: Add flour and stir until just combined — do not overmix. Fold in walnuts if using.
  6. Step 6: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Step 8: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.