From the US of A and I can tell you the Midwest is a fairy tale. It doesn't exist, it isn't real. People who think they're in the midwest are not, people who are don't think they are.
You might find multiple award winning shortbread-sugar-cookie crusted apple pie recipes in the coal/bible belts, you might find world class sashimi in LA, and you might find amazing tacos for different strokes throughout, but otherwise I really don't think you can generalize the food in such a wide and diverse nation.
For something really similar to the example you could take Banana Bread, which is cherished throughout the USA, and the secret to making it perfect and delicious is this: 1. do not use milk and vegetable oil, instead use sourcream and butter. 2. coat the pan in coconut oil or lard for a soft texture. 3. you can cook at 350 or reduce the temperature as low as 270 as long as you cook it until absolutely no batter sticks to the fork or toothpick when you poke it in the center and let cool slowly for a long time.
Where are these steps followed correctly? People with either experience or wealth, as in literally anywhere.
