Description
Enjoy a deliciously moist Salted Caramel Banana Bread, featuring ripe bananas and rich salted caramel swirls. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack, this treat is sure to satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Extra salted caramel sauce for drizzling (optional)
- Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, and set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth, leaving a few small chunks for added texture if desired.
- Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well until combined.
- Stir in the granulated sugar until fully incorporated.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda and salt.
- Gradually add the flour to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing; a few lumps are fine.
- If using nuts, fold them into the batter.
- Gently fold in the salted caramel sauce into the batter, swirling it in for beautiful ribbons of caramel.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Drizzle additional salted caramel sauce on top of the batter if desired.
- Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60-70 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice the cooled banana bread into thick pieces. Serve warm with a drizzle of extra salted caramel sauce and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- For an extra treat, toast slices of the banana bread before serving.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, consider substituting granulated sugar with brown sugar.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of salted caramel sauce based on your preference for sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes