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Flavorful Banana Bread with Miso Caramel Topping

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A moist and tender banana bread enhanced with a unique sweet-savory miso caramel topping, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth but with some chunks.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup brown sugar until fluffy and light, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  5. Slowly add the mashed bananas to the wet mixture, folding gently.
  6. In another bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and optional 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
  7. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined; do not overmix.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick; cover loosely with foil if browning too fast.
  10. While baking, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until melted to a golden amber color.
  11. Remove from heat and whisk in 2 tablespoons butter, then slowly add 1/4 cup heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
  12. Stir in 1 tablespoon white miso paste and a pinch of sea salt until fully incorporated.
  13. Let the banana bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  14. Drizzle the warm miso caramel topping over the bread and allow it to set slightly before slicing.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix batter to avoid dense bread. Watch caramel closely to avoid burning. If caramel hardens too quickly, gently warm before drizzling. Room temperature eggs and butter help bread rise nicely.

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Keywords: banana bread, miso caramel, sweet-savory, easy banana bread, homemade banana bread, quick bread, dessert, snack

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