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Gluten Free Banana Cake

Delicious Gluten Free Banana Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting

This Gluten Free Banana Cake is deliciously moist and topped with salted caramel frosting, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 250 g Gluten-Free Flour Blend Swap with your favorite gluten-free blend like King Arthur Measure for Measure
  • 120 g Brown Butter Use dairy-free butter if needed
  • 400 g Ripe Bananas Mashed, frozen bananas can also work
  • 150 g Granulated Sugar Can reduce slightly for less sweetness
  • 100 g Brown Sugar Packed
  • 2 pcs Eggs Add moisture and structure
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Helps cake rise
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor
For the Salted Caramel Buttercream
  • 100 ml Cream Ensure it's gluten-free
  • 125-165 g Salted Caramel Sauce Homemade or store-bought

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • 9x13 inch baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the Butter: Melt 120 grams of unsalted butter over medium heat until golden amber, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together 250 grams of gluten-free flour blend, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 0.5 teaspoon of kosher salt, and a pinch of ground cinnamon.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Combine browned butter with 150 grams of granulated sugar and 100 grams of brown sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Bananas: Add 2 large eggs one at a time, followed by 400 grams of mashed ripe bananas, mixing until smooth.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry mixture into wet ingredients, mixing on low until just combined.
  6. Bake: Pour batter into greased baking pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes.
  7. Cool Cake: Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare Salted Caramel Buttercream: Cook 100 grams of sugar with a splash of water until caramelized, then stir in 100 ml of cream and 60 grams of butter.
  9. Make Meringue Buttercream: Whisk 2 egg whites, 100 grams of sugar, and a pinch of salt over simmering water until frothy. Gradually mix in softened butter and cooled salted caramel until smooth.
  10. Frost the Cake: Once cooled, spread salted caramel buttercream on the cake and drizzle extra salted caramel over the frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 510IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerate if in a warm environment. Can freeze for up to 2 months, thaw at room temperature before serving.

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