CookTheReel

Super Moist Banana Bread

Original video by Racquel’s Caribbean Cuisine on YouTube3:05

About this recipe

This Super Moist Banana Bread is the perfect solution for those overripe bananas that no one wants to eat. With a simple mix of ingredients and no mixer required, you can whip this up in just about 10 minutes!

Racquel from Racquel’s Caribbean Cuisine shows us how to create a deliciously moist banana bread that’s easy to make and absolutely satisfying. It's a great way to use up those bananas and enjoy a warm, homemade treat.

Ingredient notes

  • Use 3-4 ripe bananas, depending on their size.
  • You can use either baking flour or all-purpose flour.
  • Butter can be melted in the microwave for convenience.
  • You can choose between brown or white sugar.
  • Any type of milk can be used for the recipe.

Tips from Racquel’s Caribbean Cuisine’s video

  • Mash the bananas until they are nice and mushy for the best texture.
  • Beating the eggs adds a light and fluffy texture to the bread.
  • Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture to keep the batter smooth.
  • Grease the baking pan with butter to prevent sticking.

Good to know

How long does it take to bake the banana bread?
The banana bread takes about 50 minutes to bake in the preheated oven.
What should I do if I want to add nuts or fruits to the banana bread?
You can optionally add mixed fruits and nuts to the batter.
What type of flour can I use for this recipe?
You can use baking or all-purpose flour for this recipe.
What temperature should I preheat the oven to?
You should preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Racquel’s Caribbean Cuisine: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

Steps

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    In a bowl, gently mash 3-4 ripe bananas until mushy.

  3. 3

    Add 1 cup of sugar to the mashed bananas and mix well.

  4. 4

    Stir in 0.5 cup of melted butter.

  5. 5

    Beat 2 eggs and add them to the mixture for a light and fluffy texture.

  6. 6

    Add 0.25 cup of milk and 1 tbsp of vanilla essence to the mixture and combine.

  7. 7

    In a separate bowl, mix together 1.75 cups of flour, 0.5 tsp of salt, 0.5 tsp of baking soda, 2-3 tsp of baking powder, and 1 tsp of cinnamon powder.

  8. 8

    Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until combined.

  9. 9

    Optionally, add mixed fruits and nuts to the batter.

  10. 10

    Grease a baking pan with butter to prevent sticking.

  11. 11

    Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  12. 12

    Allow the banana bread to cool before slicing.

Heads up — we had to guess a little:

  • The quantity of bananas is inferred as 3-4 based on the recipe context.

Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Racquel’s Caribbean Cuisine’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.

Are you Racquel’s Caribbean Cuisine? Claim this page or ask us to take it down. Your call, always.

Keep cooking