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Banana Bread - best homemade banana bread recipe ever! Moist, buttery, aromatic and packed with bananas and topped with walnuts.
I had gone completely bananas with this delicious homemade banana bread. I love the smell of baking, especially the smell of ripe bananas, the aromas and fragrance of banana bread wafting in my kitchen.
This banana bread recipe is tried-and-test, moist, buttery and loaded with lots of smashed ripe bananas.
Topped with sliced walnut, every bite is heavenly, especially with a cup of your favorite coffee or bread. For sure, it tastes a zillion times better than store-bought version!
The next time you have some over-ripe bananas on your kitchen countertop, try this amazing recipe. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is only 462 calories per serving.
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Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3 ripe large bananas, approximately 1 pound (500g), mashed well, about 1-1/2 cups
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Garnish: (Optional)
- Walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Butter and flour the bottom and sides of a 9 x 5 x 3 inch (23 x 12 x 7 cm) loaf pan; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined, creating a thick and chunky batter. (It’s important not to overmix; the batter should not be smooth. Overmixing can result in tough, rubbery bread.)
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and place some walnuts on top for garnish. Bake until the bread is golden brown and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 60 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool, then remove the bread from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I just made this today! Smells heavenly out of the oven :) thank you for sharing this delicious recipe!!
Thanks for trying this best banana bread recipe.
Your banana bread is a massive hit with my family! I used to buy this in Costa with my coffee until they stopped making it. This one is way better. Love from UK
Hi Anna, thanks so much for trying this best banana bread recipe. It’s the best. Now you should also try this version with cheesecake inside: https://rasamalaysia.com/cheesecake-banana-bread/
Made this today with Berangan pisang & it’s super yummy. Tks for the recipe ?
Thanks for trying my banana bread recipe.
Hi, I just tried your recipe and it turned wonderfully awesome… the cake is moist, soft n buttery n not to forget delicious… thank you so much for sharing..
Best wishes,
keshvanny
Hi Keshvanny, thanks so much for your comment. I know, this is really the best banana bread recipe ever!
HI I would like to try out this recipe but I am not too sure about the conversion of cup to grams. How much do I need for multi-purpose flour, sugar and butter in grams?
Can I use self-raising flour/ cake flour instead of multi-purpose flour?
Can anyone suggest an egg-free substitute for this recipe? Husband is allergic to egg, would really like to bake this though.
Hello I’m gone use ur recipe for a baby shower will keep u update wit pics
Awesome, let me know how the banana bread turn out.
I’m intending to make this for my dad for Fathers’ Day! Can I check whether salted butter can be used instead? Thanks.
Yes!
Thanks so much!! :) Do I need to cut down on the salt then? Or it doesn’t really matter?
No need salt.
Ok! Thanks dear! One last question, for the bananas, can they be normally ripe ones? Or will over-ripen bananas be better?
Hi Rachel, over ripe bananas will be sweeter and will make the best banana bread!
Ok! Got it! I will let you know how it goes! Thanks so much for your replies!
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