Moist Bake Banana Cake with Rich Caramel Frosting

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups or 360g)
• 1/2 cup (120ml) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar for caramel frosting
• 1/4 cup (60ml) water
• 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
• 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces for caramel frosting
• 1 teaspoon sea salt for caramel frosting
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract for caramel frosting