Salted Caramel Banana Bread

What You’ll Need?

For the Banana Bread:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• • 4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

  For the Salted Caramel Glaze:

  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

  Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.
  2. Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Keep this mixture aside for later use.
  3. Creamy Base: In a larger bowl, whip the brown sugar and room-temperature butter until it reaches a creamy consistency. Then, incorporate the eggs one at a time.
  4. Wet Mix: Add the sour cream, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract to your creamy base. Beat until all the ingredients are well-integrated.
  5. 1. Combine: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mix into the wet mixture. Be cautious not to overmix; you want it just combined.
     2. Bake: Pour the batter into your prepped loaf pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
     3. Glaze Time: While your bread is cooling, it’s time to craft the glaze. In a small saucepan, melt the brown sugar and butter over medium heat. Boil until the sugar dissolves, which should take about a minute.
     4. Final Touch: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the heavy cream, followed by the powdered sugar and kosher salt. Whisk until smooth.
     5. Drizzle: Let the glaze cool for about 5 minutes. Then, pour it generously over your cooled banana bread.

     Baker’s Notes

     • The glaze should be poured while it’s still slightly warm for the best texture.
     • For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
• Indulge in this salted caramel banana bread, where the sweetness of ripe bananas meets the rich complexity of a salted caramel glaze. It’s the perfect treat for any occasion!
  

  ENJOY!!!