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Southern Banana Cobbler Recipe

Southern Banana Cobbler Recipe

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of the South with this delightful Southern Banana Cobbler. A perfect blend of ripe bananas, warm spices, and a tender cake-like topping, this dessert is a true crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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Cobbler Batter:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Banana Topping:

  • 4 ripe bananas (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and pour the melted butter into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, and vanilla. Pour the batter over the butter in the dish.
  3. Make the topping: Toss banana slices with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Spread over the batter.
  4. Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
  • For extra crunch, add chopped pecans over the bananas before baking

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