Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of ripe bananas and rich caramel with this scrumptious Banana Upside Down Cake. A moist and flavorful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Topping:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 2–3 ripe bananas sliced lengthwise or into rounds
Cake Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 ripe banana mashed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prepare the topping: In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter and stir in brown sugar. Cook over medium heat until melted and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Pour the caramel mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Arrange banana slices over the caramel in a single layer.
- Make the cake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, mashed banana, and sour cream. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the batter over the bananas and spread evenly. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Final steps: Let the cake cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes. Carefully invert onto a serving plate while still warm. Remove the pan and parchment paper, then allow to cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- Serve warm with whipped cream, ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel.
- Use firm but ripe bananas to keep the topping neat and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
