Description
This Southern Banana Cobbler is a delightful baked dessert featuring ripe bananas layered under a tender cinnamon-spiced batter and a sweet brown sugar topping. Served warm and optionally paired with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, this cobbler combines comforting flavors and a moist, cake-like texture perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Banana Mixture
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten
Topping
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Optional Serving
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare bananas: In a medium bowl, toss the sliced bananas with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning and set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 beaten egg into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Arrange bananas in baking dish: Spread the prepared banana slices evenly over the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Pour batter over bananas: Carefully pour the batter over the bananas, spreading it out evenly to cover the fruit.
- Add brown sugar topping: Sprinkle 1/4 cup brown sugar evenly over the top of the batter for a sweet, caramelized crust.
- Bake the cobbler: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Serve warm: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly. Serve warm, topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired for extra richness.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas to maintain texture during baking.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cobbler light and tender.
- Lemon juice prevents banana slices from browning and adds a subtle tang.
- Serve immediately for best texture, or warm leftovers gently before serving.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated.
