Description
Homemade salted caramel banana bread delivers rich comfort with deep layers of sweet-salty complexity. Drizzled caramel and sea salt elevate classic banana bread, creating an irresistible dessert for weekend gatherings or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsps vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (50 g) packed brown sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsps (28 g) unsalted butter (for glaze)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) heavy cream
- ⅓ cup (40 g) powdered sugar
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 350°F (175°C) and meticulously coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan with grease to ensure effortless release.
- Dry Mixture: Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl until uniformly blended.
- Sugar Base: Cream brown sugar and butter in a large bowl until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency.
- Wet Integration: Gradually introduce eggs, sour cream, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract, stirring until harmoniously combined.
- Batter Formation: Delicately fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, using minimal strokes to preserve the bread’s tender nature.
- Baking Process: Transfer batter to the prepared pan, smoothing the surface, and bake for 55-65 minutes until a inserted toothpick comes out pristine and the top achieves a golden hue.
- Caramel Glaze: In a saucepan, merge brown sugar and butter over medium heat, simmering briefly while continuously stirring.
- Glaze Refinement: Remove from heat, whisk in heavy cream, then gradually incorporate powdered sugar and kosher salt until the mixture becomes silky and luminous.
- Finishing Touch: Allow glaze to cool for five minutes, then lavishly drizzle over the completely cooled banana bread.
- Serving: Slice and present, potentially paired with a comforting beverage for an exquisite culinary experience.
Notes
- Banana Ripeness Matters: Use extremely ripe, almost black bananas with dark brown spots for maximum sweetness and deep banana flavor.
- Prevent Overmixing: Fold dry ingredients gently and minimally to maintain a soft, tender bread texture without developing tough gluten strands.
- Accurate Oven Temperature: Use an oven thermometer to ensure precise 350°F temperature, as variations can significantly affect baking results.
- Salted Caramel Success: Cook caramel glaze slowly and stir constantly to prevent burning and achieve a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg