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Southern Banana Cobbler

Southern Banana Cobbler – A Warm Slice of Comfort

This Southern Banana Cobbler radiates warmth and comfort, transforming simple ingredients into a gooey masterpiece.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitution: Use gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Note: Can be substituted with coconut oil or vegetable oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
For the Topping
  • 4 ripe Ripe Bananas Note: Use fresh ripe bananas for best results, but frozen bananas can be used if drained and mashed.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Southern Banana Cobbler
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients until evenly blended.
  3. Melt your unsalted butter and allow it to cool slightly. Then, add it to the bowl along with the milk and vanilla extract. Stir gently.
  4. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Pour the prepared batter into the dish.
  5. Slice your ripe bananas and arrange them evenly on top of the batter.
  6. Mix together the ground cinnamon and optional nutmeg and sprinkle this blend over the arranged bananas.
  7. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes.
  8. Remove the Southern Banana Cobbler from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best experience, and consider pairing with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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