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    Home » Bread » Banana Bread in a Loaf or 9x13 Pan

    Banana Bread in a Loaf or 9x13 Pan

    Published: Oct 18, 2019 · Modified: Apr 26, 2023 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    Anyone can make banana bread, and everyone should! It’s easy and delicious, and the “best-est” way to use bananas that become a little too . . . “mature.”

    I am the queen of overbuying bananas. I purchase four planning to have one a day, but by the fourth day the remaining banana is just too ripe for me. Problem: what to do with just one over-ripe banana? Solution: freeze it! Just throw the unpeeled banana into the freezer.

    Once I have three frozen bananas, I’ve got the starting point for moist and delicious banana bread.

    server piled high with squares of banana bread.

    Why I love this banana bread

    First of all, I've tried LOTS of banana bread recipes in my time, and I honestly think this is the best banana bread in the world, no kidding.

    It's moist and full of that sweet banana flavor we all crave.

    And the crust? Definitely the star of the show. I don’t know if it’s the sour cream or what, but the delicate crust on the top of every loaf is divine. It has a creamy-chewy-crunchy texture unlike any bread I’ve ever had, drawing rave reviews from everyone who tries it.

    Ingredients

    ingredients: vanilla, flour, eggs, sugar, sour cream, bananas, butter, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

    Using frozen bananas to make banana bread

    As I noted above, when my bananas get too ripe, I put them in the freezer, intact. When you thaw out a frozen banana, the fruit has essentially turned to a liquid.

    I just snip off the end of the peel and squeeze the liquified banana into a measuring cup.

    thawed from frozen banana being squeezed into measuring cup.

    From experience I found that it takes between two and three bananas to produce one cup of “puree”, so plan accordingly. It seems a little weird, but it actually eliminates the need to mash up perfectly good bananas.

    Or needing to time the maturity of your bananas perfectly - it never lines up with when you have the time or are in the mood to make banana bread. This way, you are in control!

    How to make banana bread

    Everything else is straightforward. Just cream the butter and sugar together, add bananas and sour cream, then eggs. Mix the dry ingredients separately before adding to the banana mixture.

    adding dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ingredients.

    The pans should either be greased and floured first, or lined with parchment paper. I use the parchment paper option as you can see.

    Put the batter into the pans. These are silicone pans in a 7x3 size, you can use whatever loaf pan(s) you prefer.

    batter in pans

    Bake the banana bread for about 50-55 minutes. Use the toothpick test - a toothpick inserted in the loaf should come out clean when done.

    Once the bread is cooled, it becomes obvious why I like to use parchment paper. Not only is it cleaner, it’s much simpler for removing the loaf from the pan after cooking – just lift it out, tugging the paper! Easy peasy!

    Banana Bread
    Banana Bread

    How to Make Banana Bread in a 9x13 Pan

    You can bake this banana bread in a 9x13 pan, if you wish.

    Follow the same guidelines, including lining the pan with parchment paper.

    Because the batter is more spread out, it bakes a little more quickly. The baking time needed is about 40-50 minutes. Begin checking at 40 minutes to ensure you remove the bread from the oven once it is baked through.

    9x13 pan of banana bread ready to be cut.

    I like this option as it is easier to serve in some settings, like if you are taking it to a potluck or cookout. You also get a little more delicious crust per piece, which is ALWAYS a good thing!

    Pin for banana bread showing stack of squares on a small cake server.

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    And if you want to see a really unique twist on banana bread, check out this Easy Broccoli Banana Bread. What a great way to get some broccoli in your kids!

    Need to go gluten free? What the Fork has a gluten free banana bread that also has a dairy free option. Because everyone should have the chance to enjoy banana bread!

    And if you catch your bananas BEFORE they are over ripe, you can make some Frozen Banana Pops, a favorite for kids of all ages!

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    stack of cut squares of banana bread on a cake server.
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    Best Banana Bread - in a 9x13 or Loaf Pan

    Deliciously moist and crusty! Make it in loaf pans or a 9x13 pan to get delicious banana bread every time.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time50 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 20
    Calories: 157kcal
    Author: Sula

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup mashed bananas
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • ¼ cup butter
    • 1 ⅓ cups white sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour one 9x13 inch pan, or two 7x3 inch loaf pans. (or line with parchment paper)
    • Combine banana and sour cream. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and banana mixture. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; stir into the banana mixture. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan or pans.
    • For a 9x13 pan: Bake 40-50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. For loaf pans: Bake for 50-55 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. Sherry Ronning

      March 27, 2023 at 11:07 am

      5 stars
      This banana bread is super easy to make and very tasty! Thank you for a great sweet bread recipe.

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 31, 2023 at 6:09 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    2. Sarita

      March 27, 2023 at 7:19 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious - I hadn't tried using sour cream in banana bread before but I loved the flavour!

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 27, 2023 at 7:35 am

        It really adds something special!

        Reply
    3. Makhaya

      January 15, 2022 at 7:42 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicious banana bread recipe!

      Reply
      • Sula

        January 16, 2022 at 8:23 am

        Thank you, enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Audrey

      January 14, 2022 at 10:27 am

      5 stars
      This is a wonderful banana bread recipe and smells great while baking!

      Reply
      • Sula

        January 15, 2022 at 11:21 am

        Oh yes the smell is irresistible!

        Reply
    5. Big Trouble

      October 22, 2019 at 10:39 am

      4 stars
      I deducted one star due to the liquified banana picture (gross), but otherwise, this looks delicious! Can't go wrong with banana bread! Have you ever added mini chocolate chips to yours?

      Reply
      • Sula

        October 24, 2019 at 1:20 pm

        Yes I used to add chocolate chips routinely. With this recipe, I don't miss them 🙂

        Reply

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