Salted Caramel Banana Bread Recipe
This Salted Caramel Banana Bread is a deliciously moist and flavorful twist on classic banana bread, infused with warm spices and swirled with rich caramel sauce. The perfect balance of sweet and salty is achieved by topping the warm loaf with sea salt and extra caramel, creating a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon additional sea salt for topping
Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed with a fork)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons caramel syrup
- 1/2 cup butter (melted and cooled)
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 2–3 tablespoons caramel sauce (for swirling and topping)
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly to ensure all the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the mashed ripe bananas, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, caramel syrup, melted and cooled butter, buttermilk, and beaten eggs to the dry ingredients. Ensure the butter is cooled to prevent scrambling the eggs.
- Mix Batter: Using a hand mixer, blend the mixture for about three minutes or until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Pour into Loaf Pan: Grease a loaf pan and pour the batter evenly into it. Drizzle two tablespoons of caramel sauce on top of the batter and use a butter knife to gently swirl the caramel into the batter.
- Bake: Bake the banana bread in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 55 to 60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
- Cool: Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.
- Top with Sea Salt: While the bread is still warm but slightly cooled, sprinkle the sea salt evenly over the top of the loaf.
- Finish with Caramel Sauce: Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons of caramel sauce over the salted top of the banana bread before serving.
Notes
- Allow the melted butter to cool slightly before mixing with eggs to prevent curdling.
- Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moist texture.
- The caramel swirl adds a rich flavor, but can be adjusted or omitted based on preference.
- Sprinkling sea salt over the warm loaf enhances the flavor contrast of sweet and salty.
- Ensure the bread is baked completely by performing the toothpick test to avoid undercooked dough.
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
Keywords: banana bread, salted caramel, caramel swirl, moist banana bread, sweet and salty dessert, homemade banana bread
