Moist and Creamy Banana Bread with Sour Cream Bliss

Step-by-Step Instructions for Banana Bread with Sour Cream

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all your ingredients and equipment, including a large mixing bowl and a greased loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Gently stir in the sour cream until fully integrated, resulting in a creamy and slightly thick batter.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.

6. 6

   Fold in the 2 cups of ripe mashed bananas until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

7. 7

   Pour the banana bread batter into your greased loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

8. 8

   Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.

   45 min
9. 9

   Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.