Best-Ever Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Best-Ever Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 stick cup butter or 12 stick cup margarine, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon grated orange rind; 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 medium); 2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ cup buttermilk; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup semisweet chocolate piece

Servings: persons

12 stick cup butter or 12 stick cup margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1 cup mashed banana (about 2 medium)
2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate piece

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease two 8-by-4-inch loaf pans.
3
In large bowl, with electric mixer at medium speed, cream butter, sugar, eggs, and orange peel until light and fluffy.
4
Beat in mashed bananas.
5
On waxed paper, combine flour, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
6
At low speed, gradually add flour mixture, then buttermilk; beat just until smooth.
7
Stir in nuts and chocolate.
8
Evenly spoon into prepared pans.
9
Bake 1 hour, or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.

3692

kcal

Calories

341

Fat

154

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 stick cup butter or 12 stick cup margarine, softened, 1 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tablespoon grated orange rind, and more.

Yes, Best-Ever Banana Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Best-Ever Banana Bread

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