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A close-up view of a single serving of Southern Banana Cobbler topped with a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream in a white bowl.

Southern Banana Cobbler: The Ultimate Comfort Dessert

Discover the ultimate Southern Banana Cobbler recipe! This easy-to-make dessert features ripe bananas in a warm caramel sauce under a soft, golden-brown biscuit topping. Perfect for a cozy, comforting treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted in the baking dish
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 4 large ripe bananas sliced
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Cobbler Topping
  • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 0.75 cup milk

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 1 Saucepan
  • 2 Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place 1/2 cup of unsalted butter in a 9x13-inch baking dish and put the dish in the oven to melt while it preheats.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the light brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. Gently fold the sliced bananas into the warm sugar mixture. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Slowly pour in the milk and stir gently with a fork until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Carefully remove the hot baking dish with melted butter from the oven. Pour the banana mixture evenly over the butter (do not stir).
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the cobbler topping over the banana filling.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use Very Ripe Bananas: The riper the banana, the sweeter and more intense the flavor. Look for bananas with lots of brown spots.
Don't Overmix the Topping: For a light and tender cobbler topping, mix the batter until the ingredients are just combined. Overmixing can result in a tough crust.
Serve it Warm: This dessert is at its absolute best when served warm, right out of the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.