Derek Jaeger’s “Donkey Kong” Banana Bread
Derek Jaeger’s “Donkey Kong” Banana Bread
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
For the Topping (Optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon demerara sugar
For Preparation
- 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter and dust lightly with flour, tapping out any excess. This ensures a clean release.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Beat in the large eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Gently fold in the mashed ripe bananas and sour cream until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until just combined. Overmixing will result in a tough banana bread. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts now.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. If desired, sprinkle the top with demerara sugar for a delightful crunchy crust.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.
⏱️ 55 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Once baked, remove the loaf pan from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. This allows the bread to set and prevents it from breaking when removed.
⏱️ 10 min
- 10
Carefully invert the banana bread onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy your small-batch, freshly baked Derek Jaeger’s “Donkey Kong” Banana Bread!
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Derek Jaeger’s “Donkey Kong” Banana Bread
For the Banana Bread
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
For the Topping (Optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon demerara sugar
For Preparation
- 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter and dust lightly with flour, tapping out any excess. This ensures a clean release.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Beat in the large eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Gently fold in the mashed ripe bananas and sour cream until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until just combined. Overmixing will result in a tough banana bread. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts now.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. If desired, sprinkle the top with demerara sugar for a delightful crunchy crust.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.
⏱️ 55 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Once baked, remove the loaf pan from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. This allows the bread to set and prevents it from breaking when removed.
⏱️ 10 min - 10
Carefully invert the banana bread onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy your small-batch, freshly baked Derek Jaeger’s “Donkey Kong” Banana Bread!