Classic Banana Bread

5 from 4 votes

This Classic Banana Bread recipe is the only one you'll ever need! Made with ripe bananas, brown sugar, and buttermilk, it’s soft, caramelised, and absolutely delicious. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a simple dessert. Easy to make, and even easier to devour!

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Course: Afternoon Tea, Breakfast, brunch, Dessert

Cuisine: American, Australian, English

Servings:

Calories: 224kcal

Equipment

1 4 x 9 inch loaf tin

Ingredients

125 grams Butter (unsalted) room temperature
125 grams Brown sugar
2 Large eggs room temperature
1 cup Finely mashed ripe bananas (approx 2-3 bananas) see notes
250 grams Self-raising flour
1 tsp Bi carb soda
1 tsp Vanilla extract
¼ tsp Salt
½ tsp Cinnamon
1 pinch Allspice
¼ cup Buttermilk room temperature
1 Extra banana and a tablespoon of brown sugar optional, for decoration

Instructions

Pre heat oven to 180°C/350℉ or 160℃ Fan
Grease and line a loaf tin (I use a 4 x 9 inch loaf tin)
In a jug, mash the bananas with a Bamix or stick blender and set aside
In a medium mixing bowl, use a handheld mixer to cream the butter and sugar on medium speed for 3 minutes, until light and fluffy. This can also bedone in a stand mixer, but I prefer a hand mixer.
Add the eggs, banana and vanilla, then mix until well combined.
In another bowl, combine the flour, salt, bi carb and spices. Add ½ of this to the mixer bowl and stir on low until just combined.
Now add the buttermilk, mixing until just combined, then add the remaining dry ingredients.
Pour mixture into prepared pan and smooth the batter
If decorating with the extra banana, slice it in half lengthwise and place (cut side up) on top of the batter. Sprinkle with the extra brown sugar
Bake for 1 hour, until cooked through and golden
Rest in pan for at least an hour, then turn onto a cake rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Mashed bananas -I find mashing them finely makes a more uniform, soft banana bread. Use a Bamix or stick blender to get them lovely and smooth
Full disclosure.... even though the recipe says cool the banana bread before slicing, I often slice it while it's still warm -it's too hard to resist!

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