Banana Caramel Loaf Recipe

Name: Banana Caramel Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups self-raising flour; 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 bananas, large & ripe & mashed (you need 1 cup); CARAMEL ICING INGREDIENTS; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 50 g butter, chopped; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 cup powdered sugar icing

Servings: persons

2 cups self-raising flour
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 bananas, large & ripe & mashed (you need 1 cup)
CARAMEL ICING INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
50 g butter, chopped
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup powdered sugar icing

1
Preheat the oven to 170C/150C fan-forced.
2
Lightly grease a 6cm-deep, 10cm x 20cm (base) loaf pan. Line the base and sides with baking paper, allowing a 2cm overhang at long ends.
3
Sift flour and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl, add sugar and stir to combine. Place milk, eggs and vanilla in a jug and whisk to combine.
4
Fold milk mixture and banana into flour mixture and pour into a prepared pan.
5
Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean.
6
Stand cake in pan for 10 minutes.
7
Turn out on to a wire rack to cool.
8
To make the icing: Place the brown sugar, butter and milk in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes (don't boil) or until sugar dissolves. Increase the heat to medium. and bring to boil.
9
Reduce heat to low. and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
10
Remove from heat. Stir in icing sugar until smooth.
11
Cool for 10 minutes the spread loaf with icing.

1109

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups self-raising flour, 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed, 3/4 cup buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Banana Caramel Loaf falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Banana Caramel Loaf

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