"This buttery snacking cake is a bit like banana bread, but richer, and topped with a sticky caramel frosting that is dotted with crunchy flakes of sea salt The frosting, made from brown sugar and heavy cream, is easier than a classic caramel, but just as compelling, with the sea salt contrasting perfectly with its sweetness It’s important to use ripe bananas here..."
INGREDIENTS
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½
cup/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), melted, plus more for pan
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1 ½
cups/185 grams all-purpose flour
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¼
cup/50 grams granulated sugar
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¾
teaspoon baking soda
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½
teaspoon fine salt
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1
cup/250 grams mashed banana (from 2 to 3 very ripe bananas)
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¼
cup/60 milliliters sour cream
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2
tablespoons dark brown sugar
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2
large eggs
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1
teaspoon vanilla extract
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4
tablespoons/65 grams unsalted butter (1/2 stick), cut into pieces
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⅓
packed cup/70 grams dark brown sugar
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¼
cup/60 milliliters heavy cream
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Large pinch of fine sea salt
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¼
cup/30 grams confectioners’ sugar
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Flaky sea salt, for serving