Description
This Triple Batch Banana Bread is moist, tender, and filled with rich banana flavor and warm cinnamon notes. It bakes into three comforting loaves perfect for sharing, gifting, or freezing for later.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
6 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9×5-inch loaf pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts if using.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared loaf pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the loaves in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Warm individual slices in the microwave for 10–15 seconds or toast lightly before serving.
Substitute walnuts with chocolate chips, or swirl peanut butter or chocolate spread into the batter for variation.
Replace part of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
Very ripe bananas with brown spots provide the best flavor and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
