Description
Banana Upside Down Cake is a moist and tender dessert combining ripe bananas with a luscious caramelized brown sugar topping. This creative twist on the traditional upside-down cake offers a unique sweetness and comforting flavor that makes it a standout treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas: mashed and divided
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter: softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar: packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs: room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk: room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan thoroughly with butter and sprinkle the brown sugar evenly across the bottom.
- Slice two of the ripe bananas into 1/4 inch thick rounds. Arrange these slices over the brown sugar in a decorative pattern.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Alternately add the dry mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in the remaining mashed bananas gently to combine evenly.
- Pour the batter over the arranged banana slices, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edges to loosen, invert onto a serving plate, and allow caramel sauce to drip down. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use dairy-free milk alternatives and oils to make this cake dairy-free.
- Substitute gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum for a gluten-free version.
- For sugar-free, replace sugars with erythritol or similar sweeteners.
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth and flavor.
- Incorporate chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for added texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: banana upside down cake, caramelized banana cake, moist banana cake, baked banana dessert, upside down cake