Description
Indulge in the rich, moist goodness of this Banana Caramel Cake that promises a flavorful experience with every bite. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the decadence of caramel for a truly delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Cake:
- 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
Caramel Topping:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine wet ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla, mashed bananas, and sour cream.
- Add dry ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two additions, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Finish the batter: Fold in the caramel sauce and nuts if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let cool completely before drizzling with extra caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- For a layered version, divide batter between two 8-inch round pans and adjust the bake time to 25–30 minutes.
- You can also top the cake with cream cheese frosting and drizzle caramel over the top for an extra indulgent finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
