Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), optional
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Mash Bananas: In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Add the mashed bananas to the wet mixture and mix until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Sour Cream: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in Nuts (Optional): Gently fold in chopped nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious Rich Banana Bread!