Description
Warm Southern Banana Cobbler Delight invites comfort with its golden, buttery crust and caramelized fruit layers. Spiced with cinnamon and crowned with vanilla ice cream, this dessert promises sweet nostalgia and irresistible charm for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk (240 milliliters)
Baking and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Serving Ingredient:
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and lightly coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Create a smooth batter by thoroughly combining flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Gently incorporate milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes uniform and lump-free.
- Transfer the prepared batter into the greased baking dish, ensuring an even distribution across the bottom of the pan.
- Carefully arrange banana slices in a uniform layer across the top of the batter, covering the surface completely.
- In a separate small bowl, blend brown sugar and cinnamon until well mixed. Generously sprinkle this sweet-spiced mixture over the banana layer, creating a delectable topping.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. Look for a golden-brown surface and test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow the cobbler to rest for 10-15 minutes, enabling the dessert to set slightly. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
- Ripeness Matters Choose perfectly ripe bananas with brown speckles for intense sweetness and deeper flavor profile.
- Butter Technique Ensure melted butter is slightly cooled before mixing to prevent potential batter curdling.
- Texture Hack Gently fold banana slices into batter for more integrated fruit distribution and consistent moist texture.
- Dietary Swap Substitute gluten-free flour blend for traditional flour to make recipe celiac and gluten-sensitive friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg