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Banana Bread in an 8×8 Pan

Published: Feb 7, 2022 · Modified: Feb 20, 2023 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links

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Text that says, "8x8 pan banana bread." Below the text are images of banana bread slices on a plates and a metal rack.

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!

banana bread slices on a metal rack and on plates

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.

banana bread slices stacked

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.

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  • 🔪 What type of pan to use
  • 🥣 Ingredients needed
  • ⏲️ How to make this recipe (step by step instructions)
  • 🥡 How to store leftovers
  • 👩🏻‍🍳 Tips for this recipe
  • Banana Bread in an 8×8 Pan

🔪 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.

⏲️ How to make this recipe (step by step instructions)

A collage with three images showing how to make banana bread in an 8x8 pan.

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 (image 1). Stir well with a large spoon.

Add in the wet ingredients: bananas, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract (image 2). Mix well with a hand mixer until everything is well combined. Pour into a greased 8×8 inch pan (image 3).

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.

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If you tried this Banana Bread in an 8×8 Pan or any other recipe on my site, please leave a ⭐ rating and let me know how it goes in the 📝 comments below. I would love to hear from you and I’m always happy to try to answer any questions you may have!

banana bread slices on a metal rack and white plates

Banana Bread in an 8×8 Pan

Audrey
This banana bread in an 8×8 pan comes out perfectly baked each time with no mushy spots! It is a delicious way to use up your extra bananas.
5 from 28 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 9 servings
Calories 315 kcal

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.
    1 ¾ cup all purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Add in the wet ingredients (bananas, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract). Mix well with a hand mixer until everything is well combined.
    2 large eggs, 1 stick unsalted butter (½ cup), 3 large ripe bananas, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pour into a greased 8×8 inch pan.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the middle.

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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.
 
Nutritional information is an estimate only.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 sliceCalories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 267mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 392IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Linda says

    December 29, 2023 at 3:43 pm

    5 stars
    I LOVE this recipe. Loaf pans have been my downfall when trying to make any kind of sweet bread…always soggy in the middle. Also, I used 1 1/8th cups of all purpose flour and then 1/4 cup of Wheat bran. This had the affect of making the banana bread slightly nutty tasting (I also put in 1 cup of chopped pecans)
    I’ve made this recipe at least 3 times so far and each time…so good.
    Thank you so much for this recipe.

    Reply
  2. Rhonda says

    November 11, 2023 at 7:58 am

    5 stars
    This was a great way to make banana bread. It was perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.

    Reply
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