Banana Sour Cream Walnut Loaf
Rich, moist, and packed with flavor, this Banana Sour Cream Walnut Loaf is the ultimate treat for banana bread lovers. Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, this quick bread is elevated with a tangy twist from creamy sour cream. Crunchy walnuts add texture and a nutty complexity, while a touch of vanilla rounds out the flavors. Perfectly golden and aromatic, this loaf is easy to make with just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection in one hour. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or as a make-ahead breakfast or snack, this delightful bread pairs beautifully with coffee, tea, or a simple pat of butter. Try this comforting classic today for a recipe that hits all the right notes of flavor and texture!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Stir in the mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Be careful not to overmix; stop as soon as no streaks of flour remain.
Gently fold in the chopped walnuts, reserving a small handful to sprinkle on top if desired.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. If you reserved walnuts, sprinkle them evenly on top of the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve plain, with butter, or your favorite spread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4072 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.7 g | 247% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.1 g | 430% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 688 mg | 229% | |
| Sodium | 2685 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 557.1 g | 203% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.9 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 296.2 g | ||
| Protein | 64.7 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 360 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 3222 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
