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Salted Caramel Banana Bread

A delicious twist on traditional banana bread, this Salted Caramel Banana Bread combines ripe bananas with a luxurious salted caramel glaze for the ultimate treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Bread
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 ½ cups mashed bananas (about 3 ripe bananas) Use overripe bananas for best flavor
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup buttermilk (room temperature) Can substitute with milk and lemon juice
For the Salted Caramel Glaze
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Method
 

Make the Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, ⅓ cup light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and mashed bananas, stirring until well mixed.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix just until combined.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Make the Glaze
  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the ¼ cup light brown sugar and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter.
  2. Cook until bubbly, then add the heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar and ½ teaspoon salt until well combined.
  4. Let the glaze cool slightly.
Serve
  1. Slice the banana bread and drizzle the warm salted caramel glaze over each piece.
  2. You can also serve it plain, but the glaze makes it extra special.
  3. Pair it with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful afternoon treat.

Notes

Store any leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you want it to last longer, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze the bread for up to three months. Double the salted caramel glaze recipe if you love extra sweetness.