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Decadent Gluten-Free Banana Cake with Salted Caramel Recipe

4.5 from 114 reviews

This Gluten-Free Banana Cake with Salted Caramel is a moist and flavorful dessert perfect for those avoiding gluten. Made with ripe bananas and gluten-free flour, it offers a comforting texture topped with rich, buttery salted caramel sauce for a decadent finish.

Ingredients

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Banana Cake Batter

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Salted Caramel Topping

  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the gluten-free flour, eggs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until you achieve a consistent batter without lumps.
  2. Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or line it with parchment paper. Pour the batter evenly into the pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  3. Add Salted Caramel: Once the cake has cooled, warm the caramel sauce slightly to make it pourable. Drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the top of the cake. Sprinkle sea salt lightly on top to enhance the flavor of the caramel and banana cake.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
  • Ensure your gluten-free flour blend contains xanthan gum or add some if necessary for the best texture.
  • The salted caramel can be homemade or store-bought, warmed gently before use.
  • Store cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before topping with caramel to prevent it from melting and running off.

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