Southern Banana Cobbler
This Southern Banana Cobbler features ripe bananas in a cinnamon-spiced buttery batter, baked to a golden brown. It offers a warm, cozy dessert perfect for sharing and topped with optional nuts or ice cream.
Equipment
- 1 9x13-inch baking dish greased
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 small bowl for cinnamon and nutmeg
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ripe bananas sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange the sliced bananas evenly over the batter.
- Mix cinnamon and optional nutmeg in a small bowl, then sprinkle over the bananas.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Use overripe bananas for enhanced sweetness.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for texture.
- Double the recipe for larger groups.