Dulce de Leche Banana Bread Moist Banana Bread Swirled with Rich Dulce de Leche Caramel Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas, mashed 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup dulce de leche 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Mix in mashed bananas and sour cream until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Dollop half of the dulce de leche over the batter and swirl gently with a knife. Pour the remaining batter on top and repeat with the remaining dulce de leche, swirling again. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 60 minutes | Total Time: 75 minutes Kcal: 320 kcal per slice (assuming 12 slices) | Servings: 12 servings #bananabread #dulcedeleche #caramelbaking #moistbread #homemadebaking #dessertlover #sweetbread #bananarecipe #easybaking #comfortfood #breakfastbake #bakingfromscratch #sweettooth #dessertideas #bakinglove #foodblogger #treatyourself #homebaked #snacktime #deliciousdesserts Sweeten your day with this Dulce de Leche Banana Bread — moist, tender, and bursting with rich caramel swirls!

Mardi Gras King Cake Festive New Orleans-Style King Cake with Cinnamon Swirl and Colorful Icing Ingredients: For the Dough: 1/2 cup warm water (110°F) 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1/2 cup granulated sugar 4–5 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup warm milk 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 5 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon For the Filling: 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) 1/4 cup melted butter For the Icing & Decoration: 1 cup powdered sugar 2–3 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Purple, green, and gold sanding sugar Directions: In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with a teaspoon of sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes until frothy. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture, milk, melted butter, remaining sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours or until doubled. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle (about 10x16 inches). Mix the filling ingredients, then spread evenly over the dough. Roll the dough up jelly-roll style and form it into a ring on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Pinch the ends together to seal. Cover the ring loosely with plastic wrap and let rise again for 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool completely. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to form a glaze. Drizzle over cooled cake, then sprinkle immediately with colored sugars in alternating bands of purple, green, and gold. Optional: Hide a plastic baby or dried bean inside after baking for tradition! Prep Time: 2 hours | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Kcal: 325 kcal | Servings: 12 servings #kingcake #mardigrasdessert #neworleansrecipes #bakingtraditions #holidaybaking #southernbakes #cinnamoncake #mardigrascelebration #kingcakerecipe #homebakedgoodness #colorfuldesserts #neworleansfood #bakingjoy #cakewithmeaning #mardigrasfood #festivecake #holidaytradition #yeastcake #southernsweets #celebrationdesserts Let the good times roll! Nothing says Mardi Gras like a homemade King Cake with bright icing and a sweet cinnamon swirl inside.