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this would definitely be it. Gooey, golden, and irresistibly comforting, this Southern Banana Cobbler disappears within minutes at family gatherings. It's warm, cinnamon-kissed, and perfect served with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Southern Banana Cobbler Recipe

this would definitely be it. Gooey, golden, and irresistibly comforting, this Southern Banana Cobbler disappears within minutes at family gatherings. It's warm, cinnamon-kissed, and perfect served with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Base:
  • - 4 ripe bananas sliced
  • - ½ cup granulated sugar
  • - ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 1 cup milk
For the Topping:
  • - ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • - ½ cup self-rising flour
  • - ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened

Equipment

  • - Medium baking dish (8x8 or 9x9 inch)
  • mixing bowls
  • - Spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish.
  2. Layer sliced bananas evenly across bottom of dish.
  3. In a bowl, whisk sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and milk. Pour over bananas.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, and softened butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over banana mixture.
  5. Bake 40–45 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
  6. Serve warm with ice cream or cream.

Notes

- Use ripe bananas for best flavor.
- Optional: Add nutmeg or cardamom for extra spice.
- Gluten-free self-rising flour works great too.