Moist Banana Bread Recipe With Sour Cream
Nothing beats the aroma of fresh-baked banana bread wafting through your home on a lazy Sunday afternoon. But what makes a banana bread recipe truly exceptional? Moisture, of course! And that's where sour cream comes in, making this recipe the perfect solution to create the moistest banana bread you’ve ever tasted!
Ingredients
The ingredients you'll need for this recipe are:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Now, let's get started!
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- Stir in the mashed bananas and sour cream.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the banana mixture, and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Variations
Looking to mix things up a bit? Here are some variations on this already fantastic banana bread recipe:
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
To make this variation, stir in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter before pouring it into the loaf pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes, cool, and enjoy!
Walnut Banana Bread
If you prefer a nuttier flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts to the flour mixture before gradually mixing it into the banana mixture. Bake until golden brown, cool and serve!
Conclusion
There you have it, a simple yet delicious moist banana bread recipe with sour cream that's sure to be a hit with everyone in your household. Serve it for breakfast, as a snack, or even for dessert, the possibilities are endless. So why not try it out today?
