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Irresistible Gluten Free Banana Cake with Salted Caramel Bliss

Gluten Free Banana Cake
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This Gluten Free Banana Cake is a delightful treat combining ripe bananas and rich salted caramel, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 113 g Butter, melted and browned (can substitute with dairy-free butter for a dairy-free version)
  • 100 g Light Brown Sugar (no direct substitute suggested)
  • 100 g Granulated White Sugar (consider using coconut sugar for a lower glycemic option)
  • 2 Eggs, at room temperature (for a vegan version, refer to alternative recipes)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (optional but highly recommended)
  • 400 g Overripe Bananas, peeled (use ripe bananas with brown spots, or applesauce in a pinch)
  • 300 g Multipurpose Gluten Free Flour (can be replaced with various gluten-free flour blends as tested)
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda (crucial for that perfect rise)
  • ½ tsp Kosher Salt (no substitutions recommended)
  • ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon (nutmeg can be used for a different flavor twist)
  • 150 g Heavy Cream (can substitute with full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free option)
  • 226 g Unsalted Butter, very soft (dairy-free butter can replace this)
  • 125–165 g Caramel Sauce (homemade is preferred for superior flavor)
  • 90 g Egg Whites (no direct vegan substitute exists)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: Melt 113g of unsalted butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat until golden and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together 300g gluten-free flour, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp kosher salt, and ½ tsp cinnamon.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream the cooled butter with sugars and vanilla, then add eggs one at a time, and fold in mashed bananas.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture until just incorporated.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter into the pan, smooth the top, and bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool Completely: Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Make Caramel Sauce: Combine sugar with warm water, stir until dissolved, heat until amber, then mix with heavy cream and butter.
  9. Prepare Buttercream: Whisk egg whites and sugar over simmering water until 160°F, then add butter and caramel until creamy.
  10. Frost: Spread the buttercream on the cooled cake and drizzle with additional caramel and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor.
  • Homemade caramel sauce enhances taste.
  • Adjust sweetness by varying sugar types.

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