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Sour Cream Banana Bread Recipe

There is absolutely nothing better than a slice of the best sour cream banana bread served warm out of the oven. With a super moist and tender crumb and a hint of cinnamon this is my absolute favorite classic banana bread.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 381kcal

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Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick )
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large very ripe bananas (or 4 small bananas)
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Grease a 9 inch bread pan with butter, or create a parchment sling and spray with cooking spray. (Full directions in the notes). Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Whisk together until smooth, creamy, and no brown sugar lumps remain.
  • Whisk in the sour cream, then add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
  • In another bowl, mash the bananas then whisk them into the sour cream mixture.
  • Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon on top of the wet ingredients, then stir everything together until no white remains.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Note: I usually check the bread at the 35 minute mark. If the top is getting too browned, cover it with foil for the remaining baking time. Allow the bread to cool for 15 minutes before removing from the pan. Cool completely on a wire rack, after you sneak a slice warm from the oven, of course.

Notes

  • To make a parchment sling: cut a piece of parchment paper to be as wide as the long side of the pan. Press the parchment down into the pan so it lays flat. Greasing the pan first can help it stick. Leave 1-2 inches of extra parchment paper draped over each of the long sides to act as “handles” when you’re pulling it from the pan, then trim the rest. Grease the inside of the parchment paper with butter or cooking spray.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled and made in two loaf pans.
  • Wrap leftover bread in saran wrap and store at room temperature for up to five days. Tightly wrapped bread can also be frozen for several months then thawed in the fridge or at room temperature.
Course Quick Breads, Muffins & Scones
Cuisine American
Keyword banana bread, best banana bread, one bowl banana bread, quick banana bread, sour cream banana bread

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg
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