Banana Bread – Soft and Simple
It’s banana bread time again—which, let’s be honest, is any time bananas go spotty and start whispering from the counter: “Hey… bake with me.” I gave in (again), and I’m not mad about it. This recipe is soft, not too sweet, and super easy. It’s the kind of thing that makes your kitchen smell like a warm hug.
I used the classic loaf tin this time, but you can absolutely turn this into a cake if you feel like it. Just pick your pan and trust the bananas to do their thing.
What You’ll Need:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 113g (½ cup) butter, melted
- 150g (¾ cup) sugar (white or brown—your choice!)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 190g (1½ cups) flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional, but highly recommended)
- 60ml (¼ cup) milk or yogurt (for extra moisture)
How to Make It
1. Preheat & Prep
- Set your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or a cake pan—whatever shape you’re going for.
2. Wet Stuff First
- Mash the bananas in a big bowl.
- Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and milk/yogurt. Stir until everything’s smooth-ish.
3. Dry Stuff in Another Bowl
- Mix together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Bring It All Together
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mix.
- Don’t overdo it—just mix until you can’t see any more flour.
5. Bake It
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes (if you’re making bread) or 30–40 minutes (if it’s cake).
- It’s done when a toothpick comes out clean and your kitchen smells like magic.
6. Cool & Eat
- Let it chill in the pan for 10 minutes, then move it to a rack.
- Eat warm, room temp, or straight from the pan when no one’s looking.
Optional Add-Ins (if you're feeling fancy)
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
- Chocolate chips
This banana bread is low effort, high reward. It’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or one of those mysterious in-between snack times where you just need something soft and cozy. And if you manage not to eat the whole loaf on the same day—props to you.