Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups (192g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pan
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups/340g)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the mashed bananas, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!