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Sour Cream Banana Bread

Sour Cream Banana Bread that Melts in Your Mouth

This delicious Sour Cream Banana Bread features a wonderful balance of sweet bananas and tangy sour cream, creating a comforting treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar can be substituted with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup White Sugar can use all brown sugar
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can substitute
  • 2 Large Eggs can consider flax or chia seeds for vegan options
  • 3 medium Very Ripe Bananas can substitute with applesauce
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour whole wheat flour enhances fiber
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder needed even if using self-raising flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt essential for balance
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon nutmeg can be substituted

Equipment

  • 9-inch bread pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch bread pan by greasing it with butter.
  2. In a large bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until creamy.
  3. Add sour cream and then the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
  4. Mash the very ripe bananas and fold them into the wet mixture.
  5. Mix in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This banana bread can be customized with chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor.

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