Moist Banana Cake with Caramel is a luscious dessert that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich, buttery flavor of homemade caramel sauce. This cake is incredibly moist, thanks to the addition of sour cream and the bananas, and is topped with a decadent caramel drizzle that seeps into every bite.
Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to impress with its depth of flavor and soft, tender crumb.
Here’s how to make this Decadent Moist Banana Cake with Rich Caramel:
Moist Banana Cake with Caramel
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the caramel sauce:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Directions:
- Prepare the cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mashed bananas and melted butter until well combined.
- Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and a pinch of salt over the mixture and stir to incorporate.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing just until the dry ingredients are combined. Overmixing can result in a denser cake.
- Fold in the sour cream, which adds moisture and richness, and the chopped walnuts if using, for added texture and flavor.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake the cake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. The cake should be golden brown and springy to the touch.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the caramel sauce:
- While the cake is baking, prepare the caramel sauce.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook the mixture while whisking gently for about 5 to 7 minutes, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and cook for another minute to enhance the flavor and thicken the sauce slightly more.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly. The caramel will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Finish the cake:
- Once the cake is fully cooled, drizzle the warm caramel sauce generously over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides of the cake.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle a few more chopped walnuts on top, if desired.
- Serve:
- Slice and serve the cake with a little extra caramel sauce on the side for an indulgent experience.
