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Irresistibly Moist Easy Homemade Banana Bread Recipe

This easy banana bread recipe ensures moist, delicious slices using simple ingredients like ripe bananas and pantry staples.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter softened
  • 1/4 cup Cooking Oil vegetable or canola
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 3 medium Mashed Ripe Bananas
  • 2 large Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Loaf pan
  • Measuring cups
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Gather your mixing bowls and measuring cups.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened salted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 3-4 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  3. Mix in mashed ripe bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  4. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground nutmeg, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. If using, gently fold in chopped walnuts.
  7. Grease an 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan and spread the prepared batter evenly into the pan.
  8. Bake for about 60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

This banana bread can be stored wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3-4 days at room temperature.