Sour Cream Banana Bread Recipe
This moist and flavorful Sour Cream Banana Bread combines ripe bananas with creamy sour cream for an exceptionally tender texture. Enhanced with vanilla and a perfect balance of sweetness, this classic quick bread is easy to prepare and makes a delightful snack or breakfast treat.
- Author: lina
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10-15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 8-10 slices) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, divided
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup canola oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease the bottom of an 8 or 9-inch loaf pan and set it aside.
- Make batter: In a small bowl, gently whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. In a separate medium mixing bowl, mash 2 of the ripe bananas. Add eggs, sour cream, oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and stir until well combined. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Rest: Pour the banana bread batter into the prepared greased pan. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the batter to settle and promote a nicer loaf appearance. Meanwhile, thinly slice the remaining banana and arrange the slices decoratively on top of the batter.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The internal temperature should reach 200°F (93°C). Remove from oven, let cool slightly, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Store the banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature; it will keep fresh for 3 to 4 days.
- For longer storage, cool the loaf completely, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, place in an airtight container, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
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