How to make banana bread without a loaf pan

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Are you in the mood for a banana bread but you don’t have a loaf pan? In this article, we’re going to show you how to bake banana bread without a loaf pan! Your banana bread will be just as delicous.

First of all, you can use any other type of pan such as:

  1. muffin pans
  2. cake pans
  3. cast iron skillets
  4. bundt pans 
  5. casserole dishes.

Read on to find out more information about how to bake a banana bread and most importantly how to avoid getting your banana bread sticking to the pan.

How to make a banana bread in a muffin pan

There are several pros when choosing to bake banana bread muffins. First of all, it is time-saving. As the batter is portioned in several small pieces, the bake time is much less than a traditional loaf pan. The steps to make tasty banana bread muffins are:

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350℉
  2. Split the batter evenly between the pan’s muffin cups
  3. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the muffin tops have reached the desired color

How to make a banana bread in a cake pan

You can bake a fantastic banana bread in a cake pan. Keep in mind that the baking time and temperature depend on the size of the cake pan you’re using. If the pan is big, you’ll need a thin batter and the baking time will be shorter than a loaf pan.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350℉
  2. Grease the bottom and the sides of the cake pan 
  3. Pour the batter into the cake pan 
  4. Bake for 25 minutes (if it’s a 9-inch one)
  5. Test if the banana bread is ready using a toothpick – if it comes out clean, the banana bread is ready! 

How to make a banana bread in a cast iron skillet

A cast iron skillet is a great alternative when there’s not a loaf pan on hand! They offer an amazing heat distribution, however you should check if there are any residues (from previously cooked savory dishes) because they may throw off the flavor. 

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350℉
  2. Grease the cast iron skillet
  3. Pour and spread the batter into the cast iron skillet
  4. Bake for 35 minutes (if it’s a 10- or a 12-inch skillet)
  5. Check if the banana bread is ready in the center using a toothpick 

How to make a banana bread in a bundt pan

Bundt pans are another good option as well. The perk of using a bundt pan is that it gives the banana bread an appealing shape; however, it’s important to find the right combination of baking temperature and duration as bundt pans need more. 

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375℉
  2. Prepare the bundt pan by spraying the sides and the bottom with non-sticking baking spray or butter
  3. Pour the batter evenly into the pan 
  4. Bake for 1h or until the muffin tops have reached the desired color

Using a isn’t without its drawbacks. You’ll need significantly more time than other pans mentioned above. 

How to make a banana bread in a casserole dish

Banana bread made in a casserole dish is similar to those made in a cast iron skillet. Thus, it’s important to wash the casserole dish really well before using it! Again, the optimum baking depends on the size of the casserole.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400℉
  2. Prepare the casserole dish by spraying with non-sticking baking spray 
  3. Pour the batter evenly into the casserole dish 
  4. Bake for 45 minutes (for a 9-inch casserole dish)

Final Thoughts 

In this post, we hope you realized that there are plenty of ways to bake a banana bread without a loaf pan and still get excellent results! Whether it’s a muffin, cake, or a bundt pan, a cast iron skillet or a casserole dish, you just need to keep a couple things in mind such as the baking temperature and duration. If you’re a dessert lover like we are, check out this dessert recipe.

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