Description
Get ready to fall in love with this Southern Banana Cobbler, a quick dessert idea that’s both cozy and crave-worthy. This easy recipe transforms ripe bananas into a bubbling, caramelized filling topped with a golden, buttery crust. Perfect for casual dinners, special occasions, or when you need delicious comfort food fast. It’s one of the best breakfast ideas, dessert-for-dinner options, or even a sweet snack for banana lovers. Warm, sweet, and spiced with cinnamon, this cobbler is best enjoyed with ice cream or whipped cream. The aroma alone will win you over before the first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for filling)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Dash of cinnamon (optional)
- 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter (for topping)
- 1/3 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Slice bananas and arrange them evenly in the prepared dish.
- In a saucepan, melt 4 tbsp butter. Stir in brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and vanilla. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Pour sugar mixture over the bananas.
- In a bowl, combine flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Stir in melted butter and milk until just combined.
- Drop batter by spoonfuls over the banana mixture.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Let rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes