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A sliced loaf of moist homemade banana bread with a golden crackly top on a wooden board

Moist Homemade Banana Bread

Incredibly moist homemade banana bread made in one bowl. The perfect way to use up those spotty ripe bananas.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the mashed bananas with the melted butter and brown sugar.
  3. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, and stir until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 55-65 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.