Baking banana bread in an 8×8 pan is a fun and an easy way to make banana bread. This banana bread comes out perfectly baked each time with no mushy spots!
I love making banana bread. Not only is it delicious and a great way to use ripe bananas but it makes your kitchen smell amazing while it bakes.
I have been baking a lot with my kids lately and quick breads are my go to. I can have one child mash the bananas and the other stir the dry ingredients. I love that they ask to bake or help me cook.
What type of pan to use
This recipe uses an 8×8 square pan. Grease your pan well.
Ingredients needed
For this recipe, you will need:
- All purpose flour: The base of the banana bread.
- Sugar: To sweeten the banana bread.
- Cinnamon: For a little spice.
- Baking soda: To help the bread rise.
- Salt: You’ll need just half of a teaspoon of salt.
- Unsalted butter: I recommend using unsalted butter so you can control the salt going into the recipe but if you only have salted butter leave out the additional salt.
- Bananas: You’ll need three large, ripe bananas for this recipe. The darker the bananas are the sweeter your banana bread will be.
- Eggs: You’ll need two large eggs for this recipe.
- Vanilla extract: If you can, use pure vanilla extract for baking.
If desired, you can also add chocolate chips or nuts to your banana bread.
Step by step instructions on how to make this recipe
Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Next, grease a 8×8 inch pan.
Melt your butter (I microwaved mine) and set it aside to cool.
Peel and mash your bananas with a fork. Set aside.
In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and sugar). Stir well with a large spoon.
Add in the wet ingredients (bananas, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract). Mix well with a hand mixer until everything is well combined.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the middle.
How to store leftovers
Quick breads like this banana bread are usually good for four to five days after baking. Keep in a sealed container or wrap with plastic cling wrap and store at room temperature.
Tips for this recipe
- Make sure that you cool your butter or it may scramble the egg.
- The darker your bananas are, the sweeter your banana bread will be.
- If you only have salted butter on hand then leave out the additional salt.
Other banana bread recipes that you might like:
- Spice Cake Banana Bread
- Yellow Cake Mix Banana Bread
- Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread
- Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Banana Bread
Banana Bread in an 8×8 Pan
Equipment
- 8 x 8 inch pan
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 stick unsalted butter (½ cup) melted and cooled
- 3 large ripe bananas mashed with a fork
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.
- Next, grease a 8×8 inch pan.
- Melt your butter (I microwaved mine) and set it aside to cool.
- Peel and mash your bananas with a fork. Set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and sugar). Stir well with a large spoon.
- Add in the wet ingredients (bananas, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract). Mix well with a hand mixer until everything is well combined.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the middle.
Notes
- Be sure to let your melted butter cool so that it doesn’t scramble your egg.
- If you only have salted butter on hand then leave out the additional salt.
Elizabeth
Absolutely delicious! We loved it!
Lisa
I know the recipe calls for an 8 x 8 pan. Can I use a regular loaf pan for it and if so, how would I change the recipe/cooking time?
Audrey
Yes, you can also use a regular loaf pan. Adjust the baking time to 50 to 60 minutes.
Michelle
This Banana bread was so tasty and just the right amount!
Jason
Is possible to replace butter with vegetable oil.
Two Pink Peonies
I haven’t tried this recipe with butter so I’m not sure how it is with that change in ingredients. If you would like to experiment with it- butter is usually substituted in the same amount of oil. Hope that helps!
nancy
this is the perfect banana bread
Oscar
Love this banana bread. So good.
Rob
Delicious and easy recipe!
CD
Such a delicious banana bread recipe!
Tatiana
Mouthwatering recipe
Monica
I love finding a good 8×8 recipe! This banana bread was a winner. The only thing I recommend is to watch the time! Every oven is different. I took a peek at 35 minutes and it was totally done–maybe slightly a bit overdone, but nevertheless still delicious!
Two Pink Peonies
So glad that you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for the feedback and taking time to leave a comment.
Emilie
I really enjoyed this! I didn’t have cinnamon but I think it turned out wonderful without it.
Cheryl
Delicious, much prefer8x8 to loaf pan
Jw
It tastes amazing!! So easy to make!!
Glenda
This banana bread is Awesome! I made a double batch and used 8×8 pans and added chopped cashews and (milk chocolate chips to one) it turned out nice and moist and DELICIOUS 🥰
Audrey
So glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Joe S
Best banana bread I’ve ever made! I will definitely use this is as my go-to recipe from now on.
Audrey
I am so glad you liked the recipe! Thank you for taking time to leave a comment.