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Southern Banana Cobbler

Southern Banana Cobbler That'll Warm Your Heart and Home

Southern Banana Cobbler is a comforting dessert that blends caramelized bananas with buttery batter, delighting every palate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Alternative: Use gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk Use almond or oat milk for dairy-free.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Fruit Topping
  • 4 ripe bananas, sliced Frozen bananas can be used if properly thawed and drained.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional nutmeg can enhance flavor profile.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • baking dish
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Southern Banana Cobbler
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, packed brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until blended.
  3. Add melted unsalted butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Gently mix until just combined.
  4. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour the prepared batter into the dish, smoothing the top.
  5. Arrange sliced ripe bananas in a single layer on top of the batter.
  6. Sprinkle ground cinnamon evenly over the bananas, and add nutmeg if desired.
  7. Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool slightly before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use ripe bananas and serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream. Customize with other fruits as desired.

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