Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of this Bananas Foster Cobbler. A luscious blend of caramelized bananas, warm spices, and a tender cake-like topping, this dessert is a true showstopper that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.
Ingredients
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For the Banana Filling:
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Cobbler Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- Vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Caramelize the bananas: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until dissolved. Add rum, vanilla, and bananas; cook until coated and softened.
- Prepare the cobbler batter: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and baking powder. Stir in milk to form a batter.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the batter into a greased baking dish. Spoon the banana mixture over the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Top with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute dark rum with banana liqueur or bourbon.
- If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the brown sugar to 1/3 cup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
