Banana Cake With Caramel Frosting Recipe

Ingredients for Banana Cake With Caramel Frosting

• 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• Bananas
• ½ cup milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• Baking Soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 cups powdered sugar

How to Make Banana Cake With Caramel Frosting

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine, 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, and 2 large eggs until light and fluffy.
3. Mash 3 ripe bananas and stir them into the creamed mixture along with ½ cup milk.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
8. **Prepare the Salted Caramel Frosting:** In a medium saucepan, combine ½ cup (1 stick) butter, 1 cup packed brown sugar, and ¼ cup milk.
9. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
10. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
11. Gradually beat in 2 cups powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Stir in a pinch of sea salt.
12. Once the cake is completely cool, frost generously with the salted caramel frosting.