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A golden-brown loaf of incredibly moist Sour Cream Banana Bread, with one slice cut and resting beside it.

Sour Cream Banana Bread

This recipe yields an ultra-soft, tender loaf with a gentle tang provided by the sour cream. It is designed for home bakers seeking a moist, bakery-style result.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 loaf

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer

Ingredients
  

For the Bread

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 120 g softened butter
  • 150 g sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 200 g flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 120 g sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Cream the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Mix in the mashed bananas and the sour cream until just combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
  • Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

When slicing this loaf, the knife glided through so smoothly that it instantly told me the crumb was perfect — one of those quiet but satisfying baking moments.
By Clara Bennett, Lead Plate Designer at Recipes by Betty.
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