Description
A comforting and easy homemade dessert featuring ripe bananas layered under a creamy base with a tender, golden cobbler topping. Perfect for any occasion and quick to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (50 grams)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 grams)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (115 grams)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (60 ml) (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Peel and slice 3-4 ripe bananas into about 1/4-inch thick rounds. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, whisk 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Arrange the sliced bananas evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the batter over the bananas and spread evenly with a spatula, covering the bananas mostly.
- Optional: Drizzle 1/4 cup heavy cream evenly over the batter for extra creaminess.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cobbler cool slightly for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep the topping tender. Use ripe but firm bananas to avoid a watery cobbler. Grease the baking dish well to prevent sticking. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly. Let the cobbler rest before serving for best texture. Optional heavy cream drizzle adds extra creaminess. Variations include gluten-free flour, adding nuts or berries, and dairy-free substitutions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the cobbler
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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