Salted Caramel Banana Bread

This Salted Caramel Banana Bread is a delightful twist on the classic banana bread, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich, buttery flavor of salted caramel. The bread is infused with caramelized banana slices, creating a moist and flavorful loaf. Topped with a luscious salted caramel glaze, this treat offers a perfect balance of sweet and salty notes in every bite. Whether enjoyed as a dessert or a special breakfast, this banana bread is sure to impress with its unique flavor profile and indulgent texture.

Ingredients

For the Banana Bread:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

• 2 large eggs

• 1/3 cup sour cream

• 4 ripe bananas, mashed

• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Salted Caramel Glaze:

• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

• 2 tbsp heavy cream

• 1/3 cup powdered sugar

• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat and Prepare: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.

2. Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Keep this mixture aside for later use.

3. Creaming: In a larger bowl, whip the brown sugar and room-temperature butter until it reaches a creamy consistency. Then, incorporate the eggs one at a time.

4. Wet Mix: Add the sour cream, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract to your creamy base. Beat until all the ingredients are well-integrated.

5. Combine: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mix into the wet mixture. Be cautious not to overmix; you want it just combined.

6. Bake: Pour the batter into your prepped loaf pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Glaze Preparation: While your bread is cooling, melt the brown sugar and butter over medium heat in a small saucepan. Boil until the sugar dissolves, which should take about a minute.

8. Final Touch: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the heavy cream, followed by the powdered sugar and kosher salt. Whisk until smooth.

9. Drizzle: Let the glaze cool for about 5 minutes. Then, pour it generously over your cooled banana bread.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 350 kcal

• Total Fat: 18 g

  • Saturated Fat: 9 g

• Cholesterol: 45 mg

• Sodium: 180 mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 45 g

  • Dietary Fiber: 2 g

  • Sugars: 30 g

• Protein: 3 g

• Vitamin A: 6% of the Daily Value (DV)

• Vitamin C: 10% of the DV

• Calcium: 2% of the DV

• Iron: 4% of the DV