Description
Indulgent banana caramel cake offers a symphony of sweet, rich flavors that dance across your palate. Creamy caramel layers and ripe bananas combine in a dessert that invites pure comfort and delightful culinary exploration.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (180C) and prepare a 9-inch baking pan by coating with grease and flour.
- Sift together all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly mash ripe bananas and blend with melted butter, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Create a well in the center of dry ingredients and gently fold in the banana mixture, stirring until ingredients are just incorporated without overmixing.
- Transfer half the cake batter into the prepared pan, creating an even layer across the bottom surface.
- Carefully drizzle caramel sauce over the initial batter layer, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Gently pour remaining batter on top of the caramel-covered layer, spreading evenly to maintain smooth texture.
- Apply the remaining caramel sauce across the top of the cake batter, creating decorative swirls.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center which should emerge clean.
- Remove from oven and allow cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ripe bananas work best for maximum sweetness and intense banana flavor, ensuring a moist and rich cake texture.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter to create smoother batter and more even cake consistency.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free baking flour blend, keeping the same measurement ratio.
- Homemade caramel sauce elevates the cake’s flavor, but store-bought works perfectly for quick preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 296 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 142 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg