Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Banana Caramel Cake. Moist banana cake topped with a luscious homemade caramel sauce, it’s a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed, about 1 1/4 cups)
For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- pinch of salt
For the Topping (Optional):
- Whipped cream or caramel drizzle
- banana slices
- chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or two 8-inch round pans.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Mix in the sour cream and mashed bananas until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make the caramel sauce: Heat the sugar in a saucepan until it melts and turns a deep amber color. Add butter, cream, and salt, stirring until smooth.
- Finish the cake: Drizzle the caramel over the cooled cake and garnish with whipped cream, banana slices, or chopped pecans if desired.
Notes
- This cake can also be made as a layer cake with caramel between layers.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- The caramel sauce can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
