Southern Banana Cobbler
Southern Banana Cobbler is a warm baked dessert with sweet bananas and buttery cobbler batter.It comes together with simple pantry ingredients.Serve it warm with ice cream for an easy Southern-style treat.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 5 ripe bananas sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Cobbler Batter
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
Optional Toppings
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- Caramel drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, gently combine the sliced bananas, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Let the mixture rest for a few minutes so the flavors blend.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour, whole milk, sugar, and nutmeg until just combined. A few small lumps are perfectly fine.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish without stirring.
- Spoon the banana filling evenly over the batter. Do not mix. As it bakes, the layers will create the classic texture of Southern Banana Cobbler.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown, the filling is bubbly, and the center is set.
- Let the cobbler cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chopped nuts, or caramel drizzle if desired.
Notes
This banana cobbler recipe is especially good served warm on the day it is baked. For extra richness, top each serving with vanilla ice cream and a light caramel drizzle. You can also add chopped pecans for a more classic Southern-style finish. For a softer, more pudding-like texture, let the cobbler rest a little longer before serving.