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Sour Cream Banana Bread

Deliciously Moist Sour Cream Banana Bread That You'll Love

A delightful twist on classic banana bread that is moist and tender, featuring rich banana flavor and creamy sour cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar can replace half with white sugar
  • 0.25 cups white sugar reduce or omit if desired
  • 0.75 cups sour cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs or use flaxseed meal mixed with water for eggless version
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract use pure for best results
  • 2 very ripe bananas the riper, the better
  • 1.75 cups all purpose flour can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoons baking soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt never omit
  • 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon adjust based on preference
Optional Add-ins
  • 0.5-1 cups chocolate chips for extra sweetness
  • 1 cups chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans
  • 0.25 cups cocoa powder can substitute some flour for a double chocolate version

Equipment

  • 9-inch bread pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch bread pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
  3. Fold in sour cream and add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
  4. Mash ripe bananas in a separate bowl then add to the wet mixture. Stir until combined.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  6. Gradually pour dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared bread pan and tap gently on the counter to remove air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 45-55 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
  9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Customize your banana bread by experimenting with add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.

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