Southern Banana Cobbler Recipe
This Southern Banana Cobbler is a comforting, easy-to-make dessert featuring ripe bananas topped with a light, fluffy cake-like batter that bakes to golden perfection. It’s perfect served warm with ice cream or caramel sauce for a delightful treat any time of year.
- Author: luca
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Banana Base
Cobble Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Prepare Bananas: Peel and slice the bananas evenly, then arrange them at the bottom of the prepared baking dish for an even fruit layer.
- Mix Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the whole milk and melted butter until just combined, careful not to overmix to keep the batter light.
- Assemble Cobbler: Pour the batter over the sliced bananas in the dish; the batter will float on top, creating a lovely layered effect while baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the cobbler is golden brown on top and set in the center.
- Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally topped with ice cream or drizzled with caramel sauce for an extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas for best texture and sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay.
- For a richer flavor, try using browned butter instead of melted butter.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream for an extra special dessert.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.
Keywords: banana cobbler, southern dessert, baked banana dessert, comfort food, easy banana cobbler