This Marble Banana Bread with Caramel Glaze offers a delightful twist on traditional banana bread. The combination of rich banana flavor with swirls of chocolate creates a visually stunning marble effect, while the caramel glaze adds a touch of indulgent sweetness. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a special treat, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
For the Caramel Glaze:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Banana Bread Batter:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
3. Create the Marble Effect:
Divide the batter evenly into two bowls. To one bowl, stir in the cocoa powder until fully incorporated.
Spoon the banana batter and chocolate batter alternately into the prepared loaf pan. Use a knife or a skewer to swirl the two batters together, creating a marble effect.
4. Bake the Bread:
Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. Prepare the Caramel Glaze:
While the bread is cooling, prepare the caramel glaze. In a medium saucepan, heat the granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until it melts and turns a golden amber color.
Remove from heat and immediately add the butter, stirring until melted and combined. Gradually add the heavy cream, stirring continuously until smooth. Add a pinch of salt and vanilla extract, mixing well.
6. Glaze the Bread:
Once the bread has cooled completely, drizzle the caramel glaze over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy!
This Marble Banana Bread with Caramel Glaze is a decadent treat that combines the best of both worlds—moist, flavorful banana bread with a rich chocolate swirl and a luscious caramel topping. Perfect for any occasion, it’s sure to be a hit with family and friends!