Southern Banana Cobbler
Creamy bananas, a warm cinnamon-kissed streusel, and a golden, bubbling finish—Southern Banana Cobbler is a comforting dessert that combines ripe bananas with a tender base and a crunchy topping.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
Ingredients for Streusel Topping
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup self-rising flour for streusel
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup uncooked old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Ingredients for Batter
- 1 cup self-rising flour for batter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons banana extract optional
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 4 pieces ripe bananas sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 2-quart or 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Make the streusel topping: In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup self-rising flour, and 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter. Use a fork or pastry cutter to mix until crumbly.
- Stir in 1 cup uncooked old-fashioned oats and 1/2 cup chopped pecans to the streusel mixture. Set the streusel aside.
- Prepare the batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup self-rising flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk until just combined. If using banana extract, stir in 2 teaspoons now.
- Stir in 1/2 cup melted butter into the batter until evenly combined.
- Pour the batter mixture into the prepared greased baking dish, smoothing lightly with a spatula.
- Arrange the sliced bananas evenly over the batter so each bite has banana.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the bananas, covering most of the surface.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set (a toothpick inserted near the center should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs).
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm. For extra flavor, top with vanilla ice cream and additional banana slices if desired.
Notes
Store leftover cobbler in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-12 minutes until warmed through.