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Caramel Banana Bread

This Caramel Banana Bread is Sinful! Delicious and moist bread that is great for breakfast or dessert. The caramel takes it over the top.

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy way to use up ripe bananas, look no further than this caramel banana bread. The bread is sweet and moist. Its the perfect treat for a weekend breakfast or brunch.

Classic Banana Bread

Banana bread is one of those classic comfort foods that never goes out of style. This version is extra special, thanks to a delicious caramel layer that gets poured over the top. Plus, it’s easy to make. Easy breakfast or snack for any day of the week or special occasions too.

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Caramel Banana Bread

Dessert Banana Bread

So, the two pieces on the picture that are cut – I ate those. Then a few hours later, I ate another! This is not a good bread to have in the house if you want to be on a diet.

However, if you are feeding your family and want to make sure that they rave about the dessert-yes, I said dessert, then make this. It really is so good, it tastes like a dessert

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Quick Caramel Sauce

Make Your own Caramel Sauce

It takes just three ingredients to make this caramel sauce, butter, brown sugar, and a bit of milk. Add this to a pan, heat and bring to a boil a few minutes. the end result is a scrumptious sauce that will compliment just about anything.

Today, I poured – yup – poured this over the banana bread. However, you can put this in a jar and spoon over ice cream too. Put in a milk shake. Drizzle over your favorite coffee that is topped with whipping cream.

Well, you get the idea. Delicious with so many things. It helps turn this amazing banana bread into a dessert!

Easy Quick Bread

Banana Bread with Caramel Icing

You bet!

The caramel is so good, that you will not want to waste a drop. Tastes great with the banana bread. I normally put a dusting of sugar on top of my banana bread, or a crumb topping. However, this time, I thought I would try a caramel sauce topping. So glad that I tried this one.

Homemade Food Gift

This certainly puts this banana bread in a category that is worthy of gifting to someone.

Be Frugal and eat good food. Caramel Banana Bread is a penny pinching quick bread.

Freezing Bananas

My husband does not eat bananas. When I purchase bananas, very often, I can’t eat the bananas before they start to get brown spots. When I have bananas that are on the verge, I peel them and put them in a Plastic Bag and pop them in the freezer.

I can’t stand to throw away food. When I make banana bread, it is always when I have 2-3 bananas in the freezer waiting to be used. By the way, my husband normally does not eat the banana bread – I asked him if he wanted some of this bread-he said yes. I couldn’t believe it. He is my worst critic sometimes! He loved it!

dessert banana bread

How to Use Frozen Bananas in Cooking

Put the frozen bananas in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave them for about 3 minutes on power level 30. Once thawed, I used the hand mixer to mash the bananas. Works like a charm. They are now ready to be used in this delicious banana bread recipe.

Delicious Easy Snack sliced banana bread

Two Loaves of Banana Bread

This recipe makes two loaves of banana bread. However, if you like to give gifts or freeze smaller loaves for later, make this in the smaller bread pans. If you do freeze this, make sure to wrap in a few layers of plastic wrap or place in a freezer plastic bag or air tight container so it stays fresh in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Do not top with the caramel sauce until you are ready to eat. To enjoy, just thaw and add the caramel sauce if desired.

Dessert Banana Bread

I like to serve this as a dessert sometimes. Just place the banana loaf on a pretty platter and pour on the caramel. No one in my family can resist this.

The banana flavor comes through and this bread is almost a cake as it is moist, sweet, and cake-like!

Banana Bread with Nuts

Banana Bread Variations

This bread can be made with or without nuts. If you are a walnut or pecan lover like I am, add 1 cup chopped to the recipe. Love the crunchy texture and flavor they add.

Sometimes, I just make this bread and do not make the sauce. It is delicious all on its own. However, I will spread on a bit of butter.

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Caramel Banana Bread

Banana bread that is moist and tasty. Add the easy to make caramel and it becomes a dessert too.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana, bread, brunch recipe, quick bread
Servings: 16 servings, 2 bread pans
Calories: 369kcal

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup butter Softened
  • 1 1/2 Cups sugar
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 3 Bananas mashed
  • 8 Ounces Sour Cream if you don’t have it, use whole milk
  • 2 Tsp. vanilla
  • 3/4 Tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/8 Tsp. Nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 Tsp. baking soda
  • 2 1/4 Cups all-purpose flour

Caramel

  • 3/4 Cup butter
  • 1 Cup brown sugar
  • 6 TBL. milk

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Instructions

Banana Bread

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease two 7X3 inch loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, and eggs.
  • Add mashed bananas, sour cream, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon
  • Mix flour and baking soda-then add to the banana mixture.
    Banana Bread Mixture
  • Divide into prepared pans.
    banana bread in loaf pans
  • Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes on 325 degrees F.

Caramel

  • Add butter, brown sugar, and milk in sauce pan. Continuously stirring, heat over medium-high heat until rolling boil. A rolling boil is when the boiling action continues even when you are stirring.
  • To help you visualize what a rolling boil is…This picture is of the caramel mixture just starting to boil.
    Caramel starting to boil
  • This picture is of the caramel mixture at a rolling boil. When the mixture gets to this point, boil for 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, take off heat and let caramel cool for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
    Caramel mixture at rolling boil

Finishing Touch

  • Once both the banana bread and caramel mixture are cool. Divide the caramel mixture between the two loaves of bread and spoon the caramel over the top of the loaves. enjoy!
    Caramel Glaze over Banana Bread

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Notes

To check the doneness, insert a long wooden skewer or a toothpick. If it comes out clean, the bread is done.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg
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