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Moist Banana Cake with Caramel

Moist Banana Cake with Caramel
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Discover the secret to the ultimate Moist Banana Cake with Caramel—a rich, soft, and irresistibly sweet cake combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a luscious homemade caramel sauce. Perfectly tender with a buttery caramel finish, this cake is a comforting treat ideal for family, friends, or yourself.

Ingredients

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Banana Cake Ingredients

  • 3–4 ripe bananas (the riper, the better)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking mix for gluten-free version)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter or oil (coconut oil for dairy-free option)
  • 2 large eggs (or egg substitutes)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt (dairy-free yogurt for alternative)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Caramel Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bananas: Mash ripe bananas in a bowl until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining to ensure maximum moisture and natural sweetness for the cake.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy, then add eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream, mixing until well combined for a rich batter base.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl to evenly distribute, ensuring the cake rises uniformly.
  4. Incorporate Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture along with the mashed bananas, stirring just until no flour pockets remain to keep the crumb soft and tender.
  5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into a greased or lined cake pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
  6. Prepare the Caramel Sauce: While the cake bakes, melt sugar in a pan over medium heat until amber in color, then carefully stir in butter and cream until smooth and luscious.
  7. Assemble and Serve: Once the cake cools slightly, drizzle the warm caramel generously over the top, letting it cascade down the sides for a picture-perfect finish.

Notes

  • Ripe Bananas Are Key: Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Don’t Overmix: Gently fold ingredients to avoid a tough cake texture from gluten overdevelopment.
  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Incorporate ingredients like eggs and butter at room temperature to blend more evenly for a smooth batter.
  • Check Oven Temperature: Use an oven thermometer for precise baking, as temperature fluctuations can dry out the cake.
  • Make Caramel Carefully: Watch the sugar closely when making caramel—it can burn within seconds.

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Keywords: banana cake, caramel sauce, moist banana cake, homemade caramel, dessert, banana dessert, gluten-free banana cake, dairy-free banana cake

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