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Banana Dessert Recipes Salted Caramel Banana Sheet Cake

I’ll be honest with you, I didn’t set out to make something fancy, but this salted caramel banana sheet cake turned out to be one of those banana dessert recipes that makes you smile even before the first bite. The mix of sweet bananas and buttery caramel feels like comfort baked into a pan. You know those days when bananas sit on the counter looking way too spotty for breakfast? That’s the universe saying, ‘make cake.’ This cake carries the warmth of classic banana recipes while sneaking in a salted caramel recipe twist that makes it irresistible. It’s the kind of cake you take to a potluck and end up with new friends by the end of the night. The crumb is soft, moist (but not soggy—I promise), and the caramel glaze gives it that glossy bakery finish. You’ll be tempted to cut yourself a slice while it’s still warm, and honestly, I won’t judge if you do. I think of this as the cousin to the flour bakery banana bread recipe that everyone swears by, except it’s dressed up like a cake and ready for a party. The best part? It’s simple. If you’ve been searching for banana dessert recipes easy, or maybe an easy banana cake recipe you can whip together without sweating over it, this one’s calling your name. Caramel dessert recipes usually require some fuss, but this glaze is forgiving and almost foolproof. So grab those ripe bananas, and let’s turn them into something share-worthy.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana dessert recipes, banana dessert recipes easy, banana recipes, caramel dessert recipes, easy banana cake recipe, flour bakery banana bread recipe, salted caramel recipe
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Camila

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade) for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Don’t overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool slightly, then drizzle generously with salted caramel sauce before serving.