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Banana Bread Recipe With Brown Sugar

A moist and tender banana bread infused with rich brown sugar caramel notes. Easy and quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Loaf pan (9x5 inches)
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Rubber spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease your loaf pan (9x5 inches) with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
  4. Add the melted butter and brown sugar to the mashed bananas and mix until combined.
  5. Stir in the beaten egg and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.
  6. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture, then fold in the flour gently.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  8. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor.