Caramel Banana Dream Bread 🍞 🍌
Ingredients:
For the Banana Bread:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas (about 4-5 bananas)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the Caramel Glaze:
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions:
Prepare the Banana Bread:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and sour cream.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Caramel Glaze:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and milk, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth.
Pour the glaze over the cooled banana bread, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Serve and Enjoy:
Slice the banana bread and serve. Enjoy the moist, banana-flavored bread with the rich caramel glaze!