Salted Caramel Banana Cake

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This Salted Caramel Banana Cake is the perfect blend of moist banana cake and rich, buttery salted caramel. Every bite is packed with deep caramel notes, the sweetness of ripe bananas, and a light, fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. Whether served as a simple snack or an elegant dessert, this cake is guaranteed to impress!

Why You’ll Love This Cake

✔️ Ultra Moist & Fluffy – Thanks to ripe bananas and rich caramel.
✔️ Made from Scratch – No cake mix, just wholesome ingredients.
✔️ Sweet & Salty Perfection – The salted caramel enhances the banana flavor.
✔️ Crowd-Pleasing Dessert – Ideal for special occasions or everyday treats.

Ingredients (Serves 10-12)

For the Banana Cake:

  • 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 115g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • 150g (¾ cup) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 120ml (½ cup) buttermilk

For the Salted Caramel Sauce:

  • 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar
  • 90g (6 tbsp) unsalted butter, cubed
  • 120ml (½ cup) heavy cream
  • ½ tsp sea salt

For the Frosting (Optional):

  • 200g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • 250g (2 cups) powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp salted caramel sauce

How to Make Salted Caramel Banana Cake

Step 1: Make the Cake Batter

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. Stir in the mashed bananas.
  5. Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.

Step 2: Bake the Cake

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Step 3: Make the Salted Caramel Sauce

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar, stirring constantly until golden brown.
  2. Add butter and stir until fully melted.
  3. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously.
  4. Remove from heat and mix in sea salt. Let cool.

Step 4: Make the Frosting (Optional)

  1. Beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar.
  2. Mix in salted caramel sauce until smooth.

Step 5: Assemble & Serve

  1. Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the cooled cake.
  2. If using, frost with caramel buttercream and drizzle extra caramel on top.
  3. Slice and enjoy!

Nutritional Information (Per Slice, based on 12 slices)

  • Calories: ~320 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Sugar: 30g

Tips for the Best Salted Caramel Banana Cake

✅ Use Overripe Bananas – The riper, the sweeter the cake!
✅ Don’t Overmix – Mix just until combined to keep the cake light.
✅ Cool the Caramel – Let the caramel cool slightly before drizzling to prevent a runny mess.
✅ Make it Extra Fancy – Add toasted pecans or walnuts on top for a crunchy finish!

Storage & Freezing Instructions

🍰 Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
❄️ Freezing: Wrap the unfrosted cake in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.