Ingredients
– 3 ripe bananas, mashed
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 4 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1 cup vanilla pudding mix
Equipment Needed
– Large mixing bowl
– Electric mixer or whisk
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Rubber spatula
– 9×5 inch loaf pan
– Oven
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan generously with butter or cooking spray. I love the smell of the butter melting in the oven; it’s like a warm invitation to get started. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat them together until the mixture is light and fluffy—this takes about 2 minutes. Then, add in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the mashed bananas and the vanilla extract. The batter will start to smell heavenly at this point! (See the next page below to continue steps…)
