Best Banana Bread You’ll Ever Taste!

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan (8×4-inch or 9×5-inch) or line it with parchment paper for easy removal after baking.

Prepare the Wet Ingredients:

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using a hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy.

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

Stir in the mashed bananas until fully incorporated.

Combine the Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).

Mix the Wet and Dry Ingredients:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to dense banana bread.

Bake:

Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs.

Cool:

Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

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