Baking your Salted Caramel Banana Cake is an enjoyable and rewarding process. Follow these steps for a successful bake:

1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing it lightly or lining it with parchment paper.
2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Add the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
3. Combine the Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
4. Mix Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Stir until the batter is just combined, avoiding overmixing.
5. Add Caramel: Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan. Drizzle some salted caramel sauce over it, and then cover with the remaining batter.
6. Bake the Cake: Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Garnish: Once the cake has cooled, drizzle with additional salted caramel sauce and sprinkle sea salt flakes on top for added flavor and presentation.

Following these steps will help you create a Salted Caramel Banana Cake that’s sure to impress.