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Moist Banana Bread with Sour Cream

This moist banana bread, enhanced with sour cream, is easy to make and a family favorite that can be whipped up in one bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the banana bread
  • 1/3 cup butter (softened) Generously butter pans
  • 1 1/4 cup brown sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar plus molasses
  • 2 large eggs Can be substituted with applesauce for vegan variant
  • 4 mashed bananas (very ripe) Use super ripe bananas for best flavor
  • 1 cup sour cream (full fat) Essential for moisture and tang
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 1/4 cups flour (fresh ground or all-purpose) Gluten-free flour can be substituted
Optional add-ins
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Leave out if not a fan
  • 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar For dusting the pans

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Adjust the oven rack to the middle and preheat your oven to 325°F.
  2. Generously butter 2 – 7' loaf pans.
  3. Dust the buttered pans with cinnamon sugar.
Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened butter and brown sugar together.
  2. Mash the bananas and add them to the mixing bowl.
  3. Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla, and mix well until combined.
  4. Add all your dry ingredients: flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, and mix until incorporated.
  5. Optional: Stir in your favorite nuts or mini chocolate chips.
Baking
  1. Pour batter into buttered and dusted loaf pans.
  2. Bake at 325°F for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  3. Remove from the oven and let the bread cool completely before cutting.

Notes

Leftover banana bread stays fresh for about 3-4 days at room temperature. Wrap it up tight. For up to 3 months, freeze it sliced to easily grab a piece when desired. Don't forget to taste the batter!