The World’s Best Banana Bread Recipe
Banana bread is loved all around the world. It is warm, sweet and very comforting. This World’s Best Banana Bread Recipe is simple, soft and full of amazing banana flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional
Instructions
Mash the Bananas
- Mash ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Make sure no large lumps remain for even texture.
Add the Sugar
- Pour sugar over the mashed bananas and mix well until fully blended together into a thick sweet base.
Add Melted Butter
- Slowly add melted butter into the mixture and stir gently until everything combines into a smooth wet batter.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Crack in the eggs and add vanilla. Mix until the batter looks light, smooth, and evenly combined without streaks.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir well to blend all dry ingredients evenly.
Combine Wet and Dry
- Add the dry mix into the wet batter. Fold gently until you get a smooth batter without overmixing.
Prepare the Loaf Pan
- Grease your loaf pan lightly with butter or oil. Pour the batter inside and smooth the top flat.
Bake the Bread
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 55 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center.
Cool the Bread
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then place it on a cooling rack to cool fully before cutting.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas
- Do not overmix the batter
- Use real butter for rich flavor
- Add nuts or chocolate chips if you like
- Bake in the center of the oven