Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Salted Caramel Banana Bread, a perfect dessert for any occasion. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich caramel, creating a luscious treat that is both sweet and salty. The soft, moist bread is swirled with caramel sauce and topped with a sprinkle of sea salt, making each slice an irresistible experience. Whether enjoyed warm with coffee or cold with ice cream, this banana bread is sure to impress your family and friends. Easy to make and versatile enough for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a personal treat, this salted caramel banana bread will quickly become a beloved favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons caramel syrup
- 1/2 cup melted butter (cooled)
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- Topping: sea salt and caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan generously.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mash the bananas and mix in both sugars, vanilla extract, caramel syrup, melted butter, buttermilk, and beaten eggs until well blended.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients using a hand mixer until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Drizzle with caramel sauce and swirl gently with a knife. Add the remaining batter on top.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before sprinkling with sea salt and drizzling more caramel sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg