Description

There’s something magical about the combination of sweet bananas and rich, gooey salted caramel that makes this Salted Caramel Banana Bread absolutely irresistible. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this moist and flavorful bread will have everyone asking for seconds! Plus, it’s easy to make, even for beginners.

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Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
½ cup salted caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
1 teaspoon sea salt flakes (for topping)

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In another large bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Mix until well combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas.

Step 3: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
Gently fold until just combined—be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.

Step 4: Swirl in the Salted Caramel

Pour half of the batter into a greased and floured 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Drizzle half of the salted caramel sauce over the batter.
Add the remaining batter on top and swirl the rest of the caramel sauce into the batter using a knife.

Step 5: Bake the Bread

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.

Step 6: Cool and Serve

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Drizzle extra salted caramel sauce on top and sprinkle with sea salt flakes before serving.

Notes

Use Ripe Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the bread will be.
Don’t Overmix: To keep the bread moist and tender, mix until just combined.
Caramel Swirl: Use a knife to gently swirl the caramel without over-mixing to get beautiful layers.
Sea Salt Flakes: Sprinkling a bit of sea salt on top enhances the sweet-salty contrast.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
Cuisine: American