Melt in Your Mouth Banana Bread

This Melt in Your Mouth Banana Bread truly lives up to its name thanks to the generous amount of butter—a full two sticks! Most banana bread recipes use oil or half the butter, but this version results in a rich, cake-like crumb that is incredibly tender. The addition of cinnamon and nutmeg provides a warm, spiced undertone that perfectly complements the sweetness of the overripe bananas.

Melt in Your Mouth Banana Bread

Ingredients:

How To Make Melt in Your Mouth Banana Bread:

Step 1: Prep the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

Tip: For the easiest removal, line the pan with a parchment paper “sling.” This allows you to lift the entire loaf out without worrying about the bottom sticking!

Step 2: Whisk the Dry Mix: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This ensures the spices and leavening agent are evenly distributed so you don’t get any “salty spots.”

Step 3: Cream the Base: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light, pale, and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4: The Mix and Fold: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the mashed bananas.

Crucial Note: Mix until just combined. If you overmix, you’ll develop the gluten in the flour, and your “melt in your mouth” bread will turn out tough and rubbery.

Step 5: Optional Crunch: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts if you’re using them.

Step 6: Bake to Golden: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50/60 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few dry crumbs.

Step 7: Cool Down: Let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes before moving it to a wire rack. This helps the structure set so you can get clean slices.