Delicious Banana Pound Cake with Sweet Caramel Glaze

Enjoy a moist and flavorful banana pound cake with a decadent caramel glaze. This classic dessert is perfect for any occasion and will surely satisfy your sweet tooth. The combination of ripe bananas and rich caramel flavors makes this cake a standout dessert that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1 cup caramel sauce

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Fold in chopped walnuts, if using.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. While the cake is cooling, heat the caramel sauce in a small saucepan over low heat until warm.
11. Drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the cooled cake before serving.
12. Slice and enjoy!

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