Southern Banana Cobbler

 🍌🥧 Southern Banana Cobbler 🍯🔥

A warm, gooey Southern dessert loaded with sweet bananas, buttery crumble, and rich caramel flavor 😍

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 40 minutes

Total time: 55 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

4 ripe bananas, sliced

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

1 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

1/2 cup caramel sauce (for topping)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.

2. Spread sliced bananas evenly across the bottom of the dish.

3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and both sugars.

4. Stir in milk, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth.

5. Pour the batter evenly over the bananas—do not stir.

6. Sprinkle pecans on top if using.

7. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and set.

8. Remove from oven and drizzle generously with caramel sauce.

9. Let cool slightly before serving. Best enjoyed warm!

Pro Tip:

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream—the contrast of hot cobbler and cold topping is irresistible 🤤