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Southern banana cobbler dessert with bananas and a golden crust

Southern Banana Cobbler

A quick and comforting dessert featuring creamy bananas and a crispy top, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 pieces ripe bananas, sliced Make sure your bananas are ripe for the best flavor.
  • 1 cup sugar Consider using a sugar substitute for a low-calorie option.
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, melted butter, and milk. Stir until blended.
  3. Add in the flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until you have a smooth batter.
  4. Pour half of the batter into a greased baking dish.
  5. Layer the sliced bananas on top of the batter.
  6. Pour the remaining batter over the bananas.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  2. Allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!

Notes

Serve the cobbler warm for a comforting experience. Avoid overbaking; check for doneness with a toothpick.