Here’s a rich and indulgent Salted Caramel Banana Bread recipe — moist, flavorful banana bread swirled or drizzled with buttery salted caramel. Perfect as a dessert or decadent breakfast treat!
🍌🍯 Salted Caramel Banana Bread Recipe
✅ Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or neutral oil)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
For the Salted Caramel Sauce:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Salted Caramel (can be made ahead):
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar, stirring constantly until it turns golden and smooth.
- Add butter and stir until melted and combined.
- Slowly whisk in cream (it will bubble!) and cook for 1 more minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in salt. Let cool slightly before using.
2. Prepare the Banana Bread:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk mashed bananas, sugars, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Optional: Gently fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
3. Assemble:
- Pour half the batter into the pan.
- Drizzle a few spoonfuls of salted caramel over the batter.
- Add remaining batter on top, and drizzle more caramel on top (you can swirl it with a knife for a marbled effect).
- Reserve some caramel for serving.
4. Bake:
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
5. Serve:
- Drizzle with more caramel and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt just before serving.
🌟 Tips
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.
- Caramel can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- For an extra treat, serve warm with ice cream and more caramel.