This banana loaf is tender, fluffy, and packed with real banana flavor. Made with butter, milk, and a perfect balance of sugars, it stays moist for days and tastes even better the next day. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert with a cup of coffee or tea
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour (maida): 1½ cups (200 g)
- Ripe bananas: 2–3 medium, well mashed
- Eggs: 2 (room temperature)
- Butter: ⅓ cup (75 g), melted and slightly cooled
- Brown sugar: ¼ cup (50 g)
- White sugar: ½ cup (100 g)
- Milk: ½ cup (120 ml), room temperature
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (4 g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5 g)
- Cinnamon powder: ¼ teaspoon (optional but recommended)
- Vanilla essence: 1 teaspoon (5 ml)
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
Optional Add-Ins (Highly Recommended )
- Chocolate chips – ½ cup
- Chopped walnuts or pecans – ½ cup
- Raisins – ¼ cup
Directions
Prepare the Pan & Oven
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F).
- Grease a loaf pan (9×5 inch) with butter or oil.
- Line with parchment paper for easy removal.
Mash the Bananas
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- A few small lumps are fine — they add texture and moisture.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- Add eggs to the mashed bananas and whisk well.
- Pour in melted butter, milk, vanilla, brown sugar, and white sugar.
- Whisk until smooth, creamy, and well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, sift together:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Cinnamon
Make the Batter
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold gently using a spatula — do not overmix.
- If using add-ins, fold them in now.
Bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Tap the pan gently to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil after 40 minutes.
Cool & Serve
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Tips for EXTRA Moist Banana Bread
- Use very ripe bananas (brown spots = best flavor ).
- Do not overbake — check at 50 minutes.
- Wrap the cooled loaf in foil or plastic wrap; it gets even softer the next day!
Serving Ideas
- Warm slice with butter
- Drizzle with honey or caramel sauce
- Serve with tea, coffee, or a glass of milk
Final Note
This Super Moist Banana Loaf is soft, rich, and impossible to resist. Save this recipe, share it with friends, and enjoy every bite — because this one disappears fast