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Sour Cream Banana Bread

Irresistibly Moist Sour Cream Banana Bread You’ll Love

This Sour Cream Banana Bread is moist, tender, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for breakfast or a snack!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted Provides richness and moisture
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and depth of flavor
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Contributes sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Essential for moisture
  • 2 large Eggs Binds and gives structure
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 3 large Ripe Bananas, mashed Must be very ripe for maximum sweetness
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Forms the structure of the bread
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder Provides additional leavening
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth and spice
For Optional Mix-Ins
  • up to 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans
  • up to 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips For bursts of chocolatey goodness

Equipment

  • 9-inch bread pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch bread pan by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add sour cream, then eggs one at a time, whisking to combine.
  3. Mash the ripe bananas until smooth and fold them into the wet mixture along with the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, checking for doneness at 40 minutes.
  6. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and do not overmix the batter.

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