Salted caramel banana bread is a delicious twist on traditional banana bread, adding a layer of rich and sweet salted caramel for extra flavor. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
For the Salted Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Make the Salted Caramel Sauce:
- In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the sugar over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugar is completely melted and turns a deep amber color.
- Add the butter to the melted sugar, and stir until the butter is fully incorporated.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Be cautious, as the mixture may bubble.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sea salt. Set aside to cool.
3. Prepare the Banana Bread Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher.
- Add the melted butter, vanilla extract, and sugar. Mix well.
- Beat in the egg until fully combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Add Salted Caramel Swirl:
- Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Drizzle about 1/4 cup of the salted caramel sauce over the batter.
- Add the remaining banana bread batter on top and swirl in another 1/4 cup of salted caramel sauce.
7. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and Serve:
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle with additional salted caramel sauce before serving, if desired.
Enjoy your delicious salted caramel banana bread!
