Cast Iron Banana Bread

Cast Iron Banana Bread recipe is everything you love about banana bread, baked in a skillet! Everyone loves this soft, flavorful homemade banana bread topped with sliced bananas & walnuts.

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Total Time50

Course: bread, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cast iron banana bread

Servings: servings

Calories: 267kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

½ cup butter
1 ⅓ cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup bananas mashed- about 2-3 ripe bananas
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
2 cups flour
½ cup buttermilk
crushed walnuts for topping
1 banana sliced, for topping

Instructions

Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease two 6-8" cast iron pans or one larger 10-12" cast iron pan.
Batter: Start by creaming the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Add in your eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients including the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flour. Proceed to stir the dry ingredients into banana mixture.
Add in buttermilk and mix until well combined.
Bake: Transfer batter to cast iron skillet(s). Top with walnuts and banana slices, if desired.
Place in the oven at 350°F and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until baked through, or a toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container on the countertop, will last up to 5 days.

Bread can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2-3 months.

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