Description
A classic Southern banana cobbler with warm, caramelized bananas and a buttery crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for caramel topping)
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.
- Arrange sliced bananas evenly over the batter.
- Sprinkle brown sugar on top.
- Pour hot water over the mixture (do not stir).
- Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Serve warm with ice cream for extra richness.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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