Banana Bread

American Breakfast

A classic, foolproof recipe for incredibly moist and tender banana bread with a hint of cinnamon.

Prep

15 min

Cook

60 min

Servings

Ingredients

12 items

Measurements are approximate and only convert common kitchen units.

10 steps

1
Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4
Stir in the mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing.
7
Fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if you are using them.
8
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
9
Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.