Moist Salted Caramel Banana Bread
This Moist Salted Caramel Banana Bread is like banana bread on a whole new level. You get that classic banana flavor, a hint of cinnamon warmth, and the sweetness of brown sugar—but the salted caramel glaze? That’s what really sets it apart. It’s gooey, just a little salty, and makes every bite feel like a treat. Whether it’s for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this bread has that "can’t-have-just-one-slice" vibe that keeps everyone coming back for more!
6 Servings
Ingredients
Banana Bread:
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 c packed brown sugar
- 1/2 c butter 1 stick, softened to room temp
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 c sour cream
- 4 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze:
- 1/4 c packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/3 c powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing a 9x5-inch loaf pan so the banana bread doesn’t stick.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: Grab a medium bowl and whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until everything’s well blended. Set this mixture aside for later.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the brown sugar and butter together until smooth and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to blend everything together.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: To the butter mixture, add the sour cream, mashed bananas, and vanilla. Beat everything together until well mixed.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet mixture, gently folding everything together until it’s just mixed. Try not to overdo it—this keeps the bread nice and tender. Try not to overmix—this keeps the bread soft and tender.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into your greased loaf pan and place it in the oven. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until you can stick a toothpick in the center and have it come out clean.
- Make the Caramel Glaze: While the bread cools a bit, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, melt the brown sugar and butter over medium heat. Let it come to a gentle boil, stirring for about 1 minute until the sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat, then stir in the heavy cream, followed by the powdered sugar and salt, until the glaze is smooth.
- Drizzle and Serve: Let the glaze cool for a few minutes, then drizzle it over the warm banana bread. Slice, serve, and enjoy your homemade Salted Caramel Banana Bread!
Notes
Good news—you can easily make this Moist Salted Caramel Banana Bread gluten-free! Just swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend that includes xanthan gum to keep the bread soft and fluffy. And a quick double-check on your baking soda and other ingredients is always a good idea to make sure they’re free from cross-contamination. With these simple tweaks, you’ll have a gluten-free version that tastes just as amazing as the original.