Salted Caramel Banana Cake
Salted Caramel Banana Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
For the Salted Caramel Frosting
- 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, store-bought or homemade
- as needed caramel sauce, for drizzling
- as needed flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the cake out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, brown sugar, melted and cooled butter, room temperature eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cinnamon powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Pour the cake batter into the prepared 8x8 inch baking pan and spread evenly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-33 minutes, or until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
⏱️ 33 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This will take approximately 45-60 minutes.
⏱️ 60 min
- 7
While the cake is cooling, prepare the salted caramel frosting. In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, whip the room temperature butter until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Gradually add the powdered sugar to the whipped butter, mixing on low speed until incorporated, then increase speed to medium and beat until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract and 1/2 cup of caramel sauce until well combined. If the frosting is too soft, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the salted caramel frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the frosted cake and sprinkle with flaky sea salt for an extra touch of flavor and presentation.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Slice and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious Salted Caramel Banana Cake!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Salted Caramel Banana Cake
For the Cake
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
For the Salted Caramel Frosting
- 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, store-bought or homemade
- as needed caramel sauce, for drizzling
- as needed flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the cake out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, brown sugar, melted and cooled butter, room temperature eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cinnamon powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Pour the cake batter into the prepared 8x8 inch baking pan and spread evenly.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-33 minutes, or until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
⏱️ 33 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This will take approximately 45-60 minutes.
⏱️ 60 min - 7
While the cake is cooling, prepare the salted caramel frosting. In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, whip the room temperature butter until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Gradually add the powdered sugar to the whipped butter, mixing on low speed until incorporated, then increase speed to medium and beat until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract and 1/2 cup of caramel sauce until well combined. If the frosting is too soft, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the salted caramel frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the frosted cake and sprinkle with flaky sea salt for an extra touch of flavor and presentation.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Slice and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious Salted Caramel Banana Cake!
⏱️ 1 min