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Moist banana bread

Moist banana bread

This moist banana bread combines the sweetness of ripe bananas and dulce de leche for a delightful dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 large Very ripe bananas the riper the bananas, the sweeter your moist banana bread will be!
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 0.75 cup Granulated sugar for sweetness and a lovely crust
  • 0.5 cup Packed light brown sugar contributes a hint of caramel flavor and moisture
  • 2 large Large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Alcohol-free vanilla extract adds a warm aroma
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour the base that creates the structure of your bread
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda helps the bread rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon Fine sea salt enhances all flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon adds a warm spice
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg elevates the flavor profile
For the Filling
  • 0.5 cup Dulce de leche creates a gooey center

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

How to Make Moist Banana Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 23 x 13 cm (9 x 5 inch) loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the very ripe bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth, leaving a few small lumps for added texture.
  3. Whisk together the melted and cooled unsalted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, and alcohol-free vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, fine sea salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until mixed.
  5. Gently mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Layer half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Dollop half of the dulce de leche over and swirl it in.
  7. Repeat with the remaining batter and dulce de leche, swirling again.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool the banana bread in the pan for 15 minutes before lifting it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Slice once cool and drizzle any remaining dulce de leche over slices, finishing with a dusting of ground cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal results, use very ripe bananas and avoid overmixing to achieve the desired moisture and fluffiness.

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