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Gluten Free Banana Cake

Irresistible Gluten Free Banana Cake with Salted Caramel Bliss

This Gluten Free Banana Cake is a delightful treat combining ripe bananas and rich salted caramel, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 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
For the Salted Caramel Buttercream
  • 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

Equipment

  • Heavy-Bottomed Saucepan
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • baking pan
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Baking 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 8x8-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

Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent the salted caramel buttercream from melting.