A sweet, moist banana bread is taken to a whole new level with this Aromatic Banana Caramel Swirl Loaf. With a mixture of all-purpose flour, baking soda and salt mixed together, it’s packed with the subtle flavours of butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla and banana. Pecans and caramel sauce are swirled into the batter, producing a loaf that looks as delicious as it tastes. Serve it hot out of the oven and pair it with a glass of medium-bodied and fruity Shiraz – irresistible!
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Aromatic Banana Caramel Swirl Loaf!
Ingredients
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 3/4 cup white sugar
– 2 eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
– 1/3 cup chopped pecans
– 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. Mix the mashed bananas into the creamed mixture.
5. Stir the dry ingredients into the batter just until blended. Gently fold in the nuts.
6. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the batter in the pan. Top with remaining batter and swirl together using a knife.
7. Bake for about 50 minutes in the preheated oven. Loaf is done when a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
8. Let bread cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan, then cool completely on a wire rack.
Wine: Try a medium-bodied, fruity red such as a Shiraz.
The Delicious Aromatic Banana Caramel Swirl Loaf
This Aromatic Banana Caramel Swirl Loaf is packed with all the sweet, moist goodness of banana bread, but with the added complexity of pecans and caramel sauce swirled throughout the batter. With subtle flavors of butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, banana, baking soda and salt, this loaf looks as delicious as it tastes. Enjoy it piping hot, out of the oven and quality Shiraz to accompany it.
Why People Love This Delicious Loaf
This loaf is all about taste and texture. The caramel sauce and pecans give each bite a unique combination of flavors, and the moist banana bread provide a more traditional treat. Whether it’s for breakfast, a mid-day snack, or even dessert, the Aromatic Banana Caramel Swirl Loaf is sure to please.
Making the Recipe Gluten Free
For those requiring a gluten free version of this delightful loaf, you can use an all-purpose gluten free flour mix in place of the all-purpose flour. Depending on the brand you choose, some of the all-purpose gluten free flour mixes may need a teaspoon or two of baking powder to help rise, so if you find your loaf is not as fluffy as you’d like, you can adjust that.
Making The Recipe Vegan
To make this recipe vegan, simply substitute the butter for vegan butter and the eggs for vegan eggs. For the “egg” part you can use either a mashed banana, flax eggs, chia seeds, apple sauce or even a blend of the above. Additionally, depending on your plant-based milk of choice, a teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar can help “activate” the baking soda to help with the rise.
Conclusion
For a simple, yet delicious and decadent treat, look no further than the Aromatic Banana Caramel Swirl Loaf. With thoughtful swaps of ingredients and/or adjustments to the amounts of baking powder, this tasty loaf can be enjoyed with a variety of dietary restrictions. Enjoy!
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