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Southern banana cobbler, warm and golden brown, fresh from the oven.
Lady Maria

Grandma's Secret: Southern Banana Cobbler That'll Have You Dreaming of Home

This Southern Banana Cobbler is a cozy classic that turns ripe bananas into a golden, buttery dessert — passed down from Grandma and packed with nostalgic comfort. It's sweet, spiced, and absolutely irresistible.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
  2. Slice bananas and layer them in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Pour in melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter over the bananas in the baking dish and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 30–40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving to allow filling to set.

Notes

Use overripe bananas for best flavor. Don't overmix the batter — gentle handling makes a tender crust. Let it cool slightly before serving to allow the filling to set. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.