Old Fashioned Banana Cobbler

Banana Cobbler is a warm and comforting dessert loaded with sweet banana flavor and a buttery, golden topping. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an easy family-favorite dessert everyone will love!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword banana dessert, Cobbler, old fashioned banana cobbler, potluck dessert

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 347kcal

Author Wendie Williams

Equipment

1 Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

4-5 large ripe bananas see notes
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup all purpose flour spoon and leveled
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
Caramel sauce

Instructions

Cut the banana into 1/2 inch slices and set aside.
In a large bowl, add the bananas, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg and stir until the bananas are well coated. Set aside.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees place the butter into a 12 inch cast iron skillet or 9x9 inch baking dish (see notes) and put the dish in the oven while its preheating to melt the butter.
While the butter is melting, get a large bowl and add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and milk, whisk until combined.
Once the butter is melted, remove the skillet/baking dish from the oven and pour the batter into the pan ( the butter will come over the edges of the batter and that's ok).
Spoon the banana mixture evenly over the batter. Do NOT stir!
Bake for 40-45 minutes for a 12 inch skillet and 45-50 minutes in a 9x9 baking dish. Let rest 10 minutes and serve with ice cream, whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Notes

You want to have extra ripe bananas for optimal sweetness.
A 10 inch cast iron skillet will also work just bake it closer to 45-50 minutes.
If you like a little texture, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top before baking.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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