Description
This Banana Nut Bread is soft, moist, and full of banana flavor. A classic homemade banana bread made from scratch with chopped walnuts.
Ingredients
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- 3 overripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a standard loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the beaten eggs, mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla, until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots for best flavor.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Begin checking for doneness at the 45-50 minute mark.
- Allow the loaf to fully cool before slicing for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread, Dessert, Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American