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Close-up of sliced moist banana bread with melting butter on crust

Moist Banana Bread

Chef Andrew
Foolproof banana bread that stays moist for days with perfect texture every time
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium overripe bananas (1.5 cups mashed)
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted & cooled)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9x5 loaf pan.
  • Mash bananas with fork, leaving small chunks.
  • Whisk melted butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time
  • Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla.
  • Sift flour, baking soda and salt. Gently fold into wet ingredients.
  • Fold in sour cream until just combined.
  • Pour into pan. Bake 55-65 minutes until toothpick comes clean.

Notes

For best texture: 1) Use very ripe bananas 2) Don't overmix 3) Cool completely before slicing.