Moist Banana Cake with Caramel

For the Caramel Sauce:

1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Directions

For the Cake:

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 8-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Stir in the mashed bananas until just combined.