Caramel Macchiato Banana Bread

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Caramel Macchiato Banana Bread
Yield: one 9x5-inch loaf Total Time: about 2+ hours, for cooling and setting up Prep Time: about 15 minutes Cook Time: about 45 to 50 minutes

Ingredients:

Bread
1 large egg
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup sour cream (lite is okay; or Greek yogurt may be substituted)
1 tablespoon instant espresso granules
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (from about 2 medium/large or 3 small bananas)
1/4 cup caramel or salted caramel sauce (use a thick caramel sauce not a thin and runny ice cream sundae sauce)

Glaze
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed (1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch salt, optional and to taste

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