Description
There’s nothing better than Salted Caramel Banana Bread—a moist, sweet banana bread swirled with rich, buttery caramel and finished with a hint of sea salt. This decadent twist on a classic is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an indulgent snack!
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Ingredients
Scale
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for warmth)
For the Salted Caramel Swirl:
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
For Topping (Optional):
- Extra caramel drizzle
- Flaky sea salt
- Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven & Prepare the Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
Step 2: Make the Banana Bread Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Step 3: Layer the Caramel Swirl
- Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan.
- Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the batter, then swirl with a knife.
- Add the remaining batter and drizzle the rest of the caramel sauce on top. Swirl gently again.
Step 4: Bake Until Golden
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Step 5: Garnish & Serve
- Drizzle with extra caramel sauce and sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.
Notes
Use Overripe Bananas – The riper, the sweeter and moister the bread.
Don’t Overmix – Keeps the bread soft and tender.
Adjust the Salt – Use flaky sea salt for a perfect salted caramel balance.
Make It Extra Moist – Add ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Cuisine: American