A warm, homemade banana bread baked right in a cast iron skillet. Brown butter adds a rich, nutty flavor while the cinnamon sugar topping gives it a sweet finish with just the right amount of spice.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg, optional
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
Directions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Brown the Butter
In a cast iron skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and continue cooking until it turns golden brown and develops a rich, nutty aroma.
Remove from the heat and allow the browned butter to cool for 5–10 minutes.
3. Prep the Skillet
Lightly grease the cast iron skillet with butter or cooking spray and set aside.
4. Mix the Wet Ingredients
Mash the bananas in a small bowl.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas. Mix until smooth.
5. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
6. Make the Batter
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cast iron skillet and spread it evenly.
7. Add the Cinnamon Sugar Topping
Brush the top of the batter with melted butter.
Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top.
8. Bake
Bake at 350°F for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
9. Cool & Serve
Allow the banana bread to cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm with butter and enjoy!
Field to Flame Tip
Don’t rush the browned butter. Let it cook until it reaches a deep golden color and gives off a nutty aroma without letting it burn. That extra step adds a deeper, richer flavor that sets this banana bread apart.
