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Extreme close-up of warm Southern banana cobbler with overlapping banana slices and cinnamon sprinkle.

Southern Banana Cobbler with a Golden Caramelized Crust

A decadent Southern Banana Cobbler featuring a moist, cake-like texture, a crisp caramelized sugar crust, and a glossy amber caramel sauce drizzle. Perfectly balanced with warm cinnamon and ripe, overlapping banana slices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter 115g, melted in the pan
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour 190g
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar 200g
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder 12g
  • 1 cup Whole Milk 240ml, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract 15ml
  • 4 Ripe Bananas Sliced; 2 for batter, 2 for topping
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar 100g, for the crust
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon 2g
  • 1/2 cup Caramel Sauce Homemade or store-bought

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish Ceramic or glass preferred
  • 1 Heavy-bottomed Saucepan For the caramel sauce
  • 1 Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place butter in a 9x13 inch baking dish and melt in the oven.
  2. Whisk flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder. Add milk and vanilla, stirring until just combined.
Assembly & Baking
  1. Pour batter over the melted butter in the hot dish. Do not stir. Scatter 2 sliced bananas over the top.
  2. Arrange remaining banana slices in an overlapping pattern. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  3. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the crust is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the cake center.
  4. Drizzle with warm caramel sauce before serving on a ridged ceramic plate.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness.
Do not stir the batter into the butter to ensure a crispy edge.