Here’s a warm, cozy Banana Cobbler recipe—soft bananas in a caramel-like sauce with a golden, cake-style topping. It’s easy and perfect served warm.
🍌 Banana Cobbler
Ingredients (Serves 6)
Filling
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Cobbler Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup melted butter
Optional: chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish
2. Make the Filling
- Spread sliced bananas evenly in the baking dish
- Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt over bananas
- Drizzle with melted butter and vanilla
3. Make the Topping
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt
- Stir in milk and melted butter until just combined
- Gently spoon batter over the bananas (don’t spread— it will settle while baking)
4. Bake
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes
- Top should be golden and filling bubbly around the edges
5. Serve
- Let cool for 10 minutes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or custard
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth
- Mix in pecans or walnuts for crunch
- Drizzle caramel sauce on top for a banana-foster vibe
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor
If you’d like, I can also share a quick skillet banana cobbler, a banana cobbler with oats, or a banana-pineapple tropical cobbler.
