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Salted Caramel Banana Cake

Heavenly Salted Caramel Banana Cake That Everyone Will Love

This Salted Caramel Banana Cake combines ripe bananas with rich salted caramel, creating a guilt-free dessert everyone can enjoy.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Almond Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon for flavor enhancement
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda check freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder check freshness
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil (melted) can substitute with unsalted butter
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas (mashed) very ripe for optimal flavor
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup substitute with honey if desired
  • 1/4 cup Honey or use just maple syrup
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or vanilla paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt for balancing sweetness
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (room temperature) or non-dairy cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup (for frosting) adjust for sweetness preference
For the Salted Caramel Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Almond Butter can swap with any nut butter
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil (for caramel, melted) or another neutral oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Coarse Salt or sea salt as substitute

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • whisk
  • Baking Pan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8" or 9" round baking pan by lining with parchment paper and greasing the sides.
  2. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, whisking until evenly mixed.
  3. In another bowl, mix melted coconut oil, mashed bananas, eggs, honey, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until a thick batter forms.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until fluffy and creamy.
  8. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake using a spatula.
  9. Make the salted caramel by mixing almond butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and coarse salt until smooth.
  10. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the frosted cake and serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for enhanced flavor. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 2 months.

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