Southern Banana Cobbler
Southern Banana Cobbler is a comforting dessert combining baked bananas and a flaky crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced Overripe bananas work wonderfully for this recipe.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar Consider using brown sugar for a richer taste.
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon, to taste (optional) Can add extra flavor.
- Whipped cream or ice cream for serving (optional) Enhances the dessert experience.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently to create a batter.
- Grease a baking dish with a bit of butter or cooking spray. Pour the batter into the bottom of the dish.
- Evenly distribute the sliced bananas over the batter. Sprinkle a little ground cinnamon on top if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow it to cool slightly before serving, as it will be very hot.
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Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Consider garnishing with caramel sauce, chopped nuts, or fresh mint leaves for presentation.