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Banana Bread Cobbler Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 65 minutes
  • Yield: 8 to 10 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Banana Bread Cobbler is a delightful and unique dessert combining the flavors of moist banana bread with a gooey cobbler topping. It features a soft banana batter layered with melted butter, brown sugar, and pecans, then finished with a boiling water pour to create a luscious, bubbling crust. Perfect warm with ice cream or whipped cream, this comforting baked treat serves 8 to 10 and is an inviting twist on traditional banana bread.

Ingredients

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Batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed

Topping

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1/2 cup boiling water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×9-inch or 11×7-inch baking dish by greasing it with butter or nonstick spray to ensure the cobbler does not stick.
  2. Mix the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Then stir in the milk and vanilla extract until just combined. Finally, fold in the mashed ripe bananas gently to keep the batter light.
  3. Add to baking dish: Pour the banana batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly to create an even layer for the cobbler base.
  4. Add the topping: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the top of the batter. Next, sprinkle the light brown sugar and chopped pecans (if using) evenly on top. Do not stir; these toppings will create the signature cobbler crust as it bakes.
  5. Pour boiling water: Carefully pour the boiling water over the entire surface of the dish. This step is crucial and helps activate the topping to bubble and caramelize during baking. Again, do not stir.
  6. Bake: Place the dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes. The cobbler is ready once it turns golden brown on top, is bubbly around the edges, and the top has set while the inside remains gooey.
  7. Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy it warm, optionally topped with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, omit the pecans.
  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
  • Be careful when pouring boiling water to avoid splashing.
  • The dish will be gooey inside—this is normal and intended for texture contrast.
  • Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

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