Salted Caramel Banana Bread :
Ingredients
โ 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
โ 1 teaspoon baking powder
โ 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
โ 1/2 teaspoon salt
โ 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
โ 1 cup granulated sugar
โ 2 large eggs
โ 3 ripe bananas, mashed
โ 1/4 cup sour cream
โ 1/4 cup milk
โ 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
โ 1/2 teaspoon sea salt for sprinkling
Preparation
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease and flour a 9ร5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Bananas: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the mashed bananas until well combined.
5. Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in the sour cream and milk.
6. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Add Caramel: Gently fold in the 1/2 cup of caramel sauce.
8. Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake: Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool and Drizzle: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
11. Serve: Slice and enjoy your rich, sweet, and salted caramel banana bread!