Description
Salted Caramel Banana Bread is a mouthwatering treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with a rich, gooey caramel swirl. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or an afternoon snack, this recipe transforms traditional banana bread into a decadent delight. The balance of flavors, enhanced by a sprinkle of sea salt, creates an indulgent experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- Sea salt (for topping)
- Additional caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas with white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, caramel syrup, melted butter, buttermilk, and beaten eggs until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and drizzle two tablespoons of caramel sauce on top; use a knife to create swirls.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- While still warm, sprinkle sea salt over the top and drizzle with more caramel sauce before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg