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Southern Banana Cobbler

Southern Banana Cobbler: A Warm Slice of Comfort Bliss

Enjoy a comforting slice of Southern Banana Cobbler, a delightful dessert that transforms ripe bananas into a gooey treat beneath a buttery cake.
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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: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cobbler Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Substitution: gluten-free flour blend can replace this.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Substitution: coconut or vegetable oil can be used for dairy-free.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 2-3 pieces ripe bananas Tip: Fresh bananas preferred; frozen can be used if thawed and drained.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch nutmeg optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
  3. Stir in the melted unsalted butter, milk, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture.
  4. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour the batter into the dish.
  5. Slice ripe bananas and arrange them evenly over the top of the batter.
  6. Combine ground cinnamon and nutmeg, then sprinkle over the bananas.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cobbler to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use perfectly ripe bananas for maximum sweetness, and don’t overmix the batter.

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