Description
This Banana Upside-Down Cake puts a delicious twist on a classic dessert. Caramelized bananas sit atop a moist, vanilla cake for a treat that’s perfect any time of day.
Ingredients
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Topping:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3–4 bananas, sliced ½‑inch thick (or lengthwise)
Cake Batter:
- 1⅓ cups all‑purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk or buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9‑inch round pan.
- Prepare topping: Stir melted butter and brown sugar, spread in pan, and arrange banana slices over it.
- Prepare batter: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, then add egg, vanilla, and alternate dry ingredients and milk.
- Bake: Spread batter over bananas and bake for 35–45 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Rest and serve: Let rest 5–10 minutes, then invert onto a plate and spoon any caramel back onto the cake.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for better caramelization and flavor.
- Allow the cake to cool briefly before inverting to avoid sticking.
- Serve warm, optionally toasted with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking (Upside-Down Technique)
- Cuisine: American Classic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 300
- Sugar: Approximately 25g
- Sodium: Approximately 200mg
- Fat: Approximately 12g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 45g
- Fiber: Approximately 2g
- Protein: Approximately 4g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 50mg
