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Deliciously moist banana bread cobbler served fresh from the oven

Banana Bread Cobbler

This cozy, oven-baked banana bread cobbler is gooey, golden, and comforting, combining warm banana bread flavors with a self-made caramel sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 12 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Fruits and Sauces

  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups hot water

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Melt the butter and set it aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until smooth.

Baking

  • Pour the melted butter into the prepared baking dish and then pour the batter on top of the butter without stirring.
  • Layer the banana slices over the batter.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the bananas.
  • Pour the hot water over the entire mixture without stirring.
  • Bake for approximately 40–45 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  • Let it rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For meal prep, bake in advance and reheat portions in the microwave. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Can add chocolate chips or nuts for variety.
Keyword banana bread, cobbler, Comfort Food, Dessert, Easy Recipe