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Salted Caramel Banana Cake Recipe

Salted Caramel Banana Cake Recipe
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A moist and flavorful Salted Caramel Banana Cake made with almond flour, ripe bananas, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and honey. This gluten-free cake features a creamy cream cheese frosting and a rich homemade salted caramel sauce made from almond butter, perfect for a delicious dessert or special occasion treat.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 2 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 12 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp to 1/4 cup maple syrup, to taste

Salted Caramel Sauce

  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 tsp coarse salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch or 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, mashed ripe bananas, eggs, honey, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix well to blend all wet ingredients thoroughly.
  4. Combine Batter: Add the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture forms a thick batter. Ensure everything is combined without overmixing.
  5. Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top to create an even surface. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cake is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  6. Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  7. Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese with vanilla extract and maple syrup until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup if desired.
  8. Make Salted Caramel Sauce: In a small bowl, combine almond butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and coarse salt. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  9. Assemble Cake: Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the frosting. Optionally, add a sprinkle of coarse salt on top for garnish.
  10. Serve and Enjoy: Slice the cake and serve. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator to keep fresh.

Notes

  • You can substitute almond butter in the caramel sauce with any other nut or seed butter if preferred.
  • Make sure bananas are very ripe for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
  • This cake is gluten-free due to the use of almond flour, making it suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
  • Adjust the amount of maple syrup in frosting and caramel sauce to taste for desired sweetness.
  • Store the cake in the refrigerator after frosting to maintain freshness, especially because of the cream cheese frosting.
  • Use parchment paper to line the pan to ensure easy removal of the cake.

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