Description
Bring the comforting taste of the South to your kitchen with this classic Southern Banana Cobbler. Unlike traditional fruit cobblers, this unique treat layers caramelized, cinnamon-spiced ripe bananas with a golden, buttery, biscuit-like topping that bakes into a warm, gooey masterpiece. It’s the ultimate nostalgic comfort food—simple to prepare, incredibly satisfying, and even better when served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Ingredients
- 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Banana Base: In a bowl, toss sliced bananas with 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Let sit for 10 minutes, then pour into a greased 8×8 baking dish.
- Topping: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and 2 tbsp sugar. Stir in milk and melted butter until just combined.
- Assemble: Spoon the batter evenly over the banana mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Southern Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8 servings