Description
This Salted Caramel Banana Bread is the ultimate treat for banana bread lovers. It’s rich, moist, and bursting with the sweet, comforting flavors of ripe bananas and gooey salted caramel. The best part? The hint of salt enhances the sweetness, making each bite irresistible. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a special snack, this banana bread is sure to become a new favorite!
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Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
- 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter or cooking spray.
Step 2: Prepare the Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Whisk until everything is well combined and smooth.
Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 4: Add the Sour Cream and Caramel
- Stir in the sour cream (or yogurt) until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of salted caramel sauce into the batter and gently swirl it in with a spoon or spatula. This will create a beautiful, caramel-infused swirl throughout the bread.
Step 5: Bake the Banana Bread
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (or with just a few crumbs). If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
Step 6: Cool and Add the Finishing Touch
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, drizzle the remaining salted caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with sea salt for a final touch of flavor.
Notes
- Use Overripe Bananas: The riper the bananas, the better! Overripe bananas bring more sweetness and moisture to the bread.
- Make it Extra Caramel-y: For even more caramel flavor, you can add extra caramel sauce to the batter or top the bread with chopped caramel pieces.
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing the batter can make the bread dense, so mix only until combined.
- Add Nuts: If you like nuts, feel free to add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for extra crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Cuisine: American