Southern Banana Cobbler Recipe – Gooey Banana Dessert with Buttery Crust & Southern Flavor
This Southern Banana Cobbler is a cozy, old-fashioned dessert that brings Southern charm to your table. Ripe bananas are baked into a rich, gooey filling with hints of cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla, then topped with a buttery cobbler crust that crisps to golden perfection. It’s a nostalgic treat that’s perfect for potlucks, Sunday dinners, or holiday gatherings. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the ultimate comfort food experience. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this cobbler is a sweet twist on a Southern classic.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls (2)
- Whisk and spatula
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Baking dish (8×8 or 9×13 inch)
- Oven mitts
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup milk or cream
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: Streusel topping or caramel drizzle
- Optional: ¼ cup shredded coconut or crushed pineapple
- Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your baking dish.
- Layer bananas evenly in the dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Whisk wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter over bananas. Add nuts or tropical add-ins if using.
- Top with streusel or extra cinnamon sugar if desired.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
- Cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for deeper flavor.
- Add bourbon or rum for a boozy twist.
- Bake in ramekins for individual servings.
- Store in fridge up to 4 days, freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheat in oven for best texture—avoid microwave.