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Moist Banana Bread

This moist banana bread is soft, sweet, and packed with ripe banana flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s perfect for breakfast, snacking, or sharing with friends over coffee.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 bananas
  • 1 1/2 cups plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

Method
 

  1. Cream together the butter and sugar.
  2. Crush the bananas, then add the eggs and vanilla essence. Mix well.
  3. Sift the flour and baking powder together.
  4. Add dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until combined.
  5. Pour into a greased loaf pan.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 60 minutes.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/moist-banana-bread/

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas with plenty of brown spots for the best flavor and moisture.
  • Want extra texture? Stir in a handful of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
  • This loaf stores well and tastes even better the next day!