Description
Banana Bread Cobbler brings together two classic Southern favorites in one irresistible dessert that turns ripe bananas and warm spices into pure comfort. Warm from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this dessert delivers sweet, crumbly happiness that feels like a warm hug on a chilly afternoon.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
- 1 cup milk (240ml)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (113g), melted
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients:
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar (100g)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Melt 113g (½ cup) unsalted butter and pour into a 9×13-inch baking dish, tilting to coat the bottom completely.
- Whisk 120g (1 cup) flour, 200g (1 cup) sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in a large mixing bowl until fully combined.
- Pour 240ml (1 cup) milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Gently blend until the batter becomes smooth and consistent.
- Carefully pour the batter over the melted butter without stirring. The layers will naturally separate during baking.
- Slice 3 ripe bananas and distribute them evenly across the batter’s surface. The fruit will nestle into the mixture as it cooks.
- Mix 100g (½ cup) light brown sugar with ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon in a separate small bowl.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture over the bananas. Optional: Scatter ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until the surface turns golden brown and edges become bubbly. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—it should come out clean or with minimal moist crumbs.
Notes
- Check banana ripeness carefully, as overly brown bananas create deeper flavor while just-ripe ones provide more texture.
- Consider using different nuts like pecans or walnuts for added crunch and subtle flavor variation in the topping.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with almond or coconut flour in both the filling and crumble topping.
- Serve warm with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream to enhance the dessert’s rich, comforting profile and balance the sweet banana notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Cobbler
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg