Golden Banana Bread with a Crumbly Finish

Why Banana Bread Never Goes Out of Style

Over the years, banana bread has remained a staple in kitchens for good reason. It’s a great way to use overripe bananas, and it strikes that perfect balance between comfort food and crowd-pleasing treat. Plus, it’s endlessly customizable. From the toppings you sprinkle before baking to the way you serve each slice, you can truly make it your own.

Simple Ingredients, Maximum Flavour

This version of banana bread is tender, moist, and rich in banana flavour, thanks to mashed ripe bananas and a splash of sour cream. A touch of cinnamon adds a warm depth, and optional walnuts offer a satisfying crunch. It’s just sweet enough to enjoy as a snack or light dessert, yet not so sweet that it can’t be served with savory pairings like cheese or butter.

Serving Suggestions and Delicious Twists

Serve your banana bread warm with a pat of salted butter, or go for something unique—try it with cream cheese, a spoonful of your favourite jam, or even turn it into French toast for a decadent brunch. Crushed nuts or seeds on top add visual appeal and crunch. However you choose to enjoy it, this banana bread is sure to become a go-to recipe in your baking rotation.

Easy Banana Bread with Crunchy Walnuts

Ouma Irene’s Recipe

There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about the smell of banana bread wafting through the kitchen.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 14 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Global

Servings 8

Equipment

• 1 12 cm x 22 cm loaf pan

Ingredients

  

• 250ml sour cream
• 5ml baking soda
• 250ml caster sugar
• 2 eggs at room temperature, beaten with a little milk
• 420ml cake flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• 5ml ground cinnamon
• 110ml melted butter
• 250g ripe bananas mashed
• 50g chopped walnuts optional

Instructions

 

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Grease a 12 cm x 22 cm loaf pan with nonstick spray and line with baking paper.

• In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and baking soda. Let stand for 5 minutes to activate.
• Add the eggs, melted butter, and caster sugar to the bowl. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3 minutes.
• Sift together the cake flour, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
• Fold in the mashed bananas and walnuts (if using) until well incorporated.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top evenly.
• Bake for 60–65 minutes in preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely

Keyword Bananas, Sour Cream, Walnuts