The Best Southern Banana Cobbler Dessert
Warm, gooey Southern Banana Cobbler Dessert made with ripe bananas, cinnamon, and a buttery cobbler topping. This comforting homemade dessert is perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern / American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Filling
5 ripe bananas, sliced
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
For the Cobbler Batter
1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup whole milk
½ cup sugar
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Optional Toppings
Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Chopped pecans or walnuts
Caramel drizzle
Instructions
Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
Prepare the banana filling: In a large bowl, combine sliced bananas, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir gently until the bananas are coated. Let the mixture rest for a few minutes so the sugar begins to dissolve.
Mix the cobbler batter: In another bowl, whisk together self-rising flour, milk, sugar, and nutmeg until just combined. Avoid overmixing; small lumps are fine.
Assemble the cobbler: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish without stirring. Spoon the banana mixture over the batter, spreading it evenly. Do not mix the layers.
Bake: Place the dish in the center of the oven and bake for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling. The center should be set and lightly spring back when touched.
Cool and serve: Let the cobbler rest for about 10 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set while staying warm and gooey. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use overripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the cobbler.
Do not stir the layers: Keeping the batter and banana mixture separate creates the classic cobbler texture.
Bake until golden: Look for a deep golden top with slightly crisp edges for the best flavor and texture.
Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
