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Banana cobbler with golden crispy topping and whipped cream showing caramelized banana filling

Homemade Banana Cobbler

Homemade banana cobbler with caramelized bananas and golden biscuit topping. Easy southern comfort dessert made with ripe bananas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rest Time 0 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, southern
Calories: 325
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ripe bananas Overripe, spotted for best flavor
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour Divided (for filling + topping)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar For topping batter
  • ½ cup brown sugar For banana filling
  • ½ cup butter, melted Slightly cooled
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder Provides lift for topping
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup whole milk Or substitute almond/oat milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds aroma
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Warm spice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg Adds depth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Prevents browning
  • heavy cream Optional, for serving

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish For baking cobbler
  • Large mixing bowls One for filling, one for topping
  • Sharp knife For slicing bananas
  • Whisk For mixing topping
  • Measuring cups and spoons Standard set
  • Microwave-safe bowl For melting butter

Method
 

  1. Preheat to 375°F and butter baking dish.
  2. Cut ripe bananas into rounds, toss with lemon juice.
  3. Combine bananas, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg.
  4. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt. Add milk, butter, vanilla.
  5. Spread banana mixture, pour batter over top.
  6. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
  7. Let rest 10 minutes, serve warm with ice cream or cream.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.