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Salted Caramel Banana Cake

Moist Salted Caramel Banana Cake for Sweet Tooth Bliss

This Salted Caramel Banana Cake blends moist banana bread with light vanilla cake for a deliciously healthy dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Almond Flour Can be replaced with other gluten-free flours.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional for a subtler taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Check for freshness.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Check for freshness.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • ½ cup Coconut Oil Melted.
  • 3 count Ripe Bananas Select very ripe for optimal flavor.
  • ⅓ cup Honey Adjust for taste.
  • ⅓ cup Maple Syrup Adjust for taste.
  • 2 count Eggs Use flax or chia egg for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used.
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Non-dairy option for vegan.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be swapped.
  • ¼ cup Maple Syrup Customize sweetness.
For the Salted Caramel Sauce
  • ½ cup Almond Butter Any nut butter can be used.
  • ¼ cup Maple Syrup Honey can substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil Another neutral oil may work.
  • pinch Coarse Salt Essential for salted caramel flavor.

Equipment

  • 9-inch round baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Melt the coconut oil and mix in the mashed bananas, honey, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. Beat together cream cheese, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until fluffy.
  8. Frost the cooled cake with the cream cheese frosting.
  9. For the salted caramel, combine almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan and heat until smooth.
  10. Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the frosted cake and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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