Salted Caramel Chocolate Banana Cake
A rich and moist banana cake layered with chocolate and finished with a luscious salted caramel topping. This indulgent dessert perfectly balances sweet, salty, and chocolatey flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake, then drizzle generously with salted caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Warm slightly before serving for a gooey caramel texture.
- You can add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
