Description
This Banana Upside Down Cake is a moist, buttery cake topped with caramelized bananas that melt in your mouth. The rich brown sugar glaze combined with the soft banana-infused cake creates an irresistible dessert perfect for any occasion. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat!
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Banana Topping:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
For the 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
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium banana)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
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Preheat & Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
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Make the Caramelized Banana Topping: In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Pour into the cake pan and arrange banana slices over the caramel.
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Prepare the Cake Batter: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Cream Butter & Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and mashed banana.
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Combine & Mix: Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the batter, mixing until just combined.
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Bake: Pour batter over the banana topping. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Flip & Serve: Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cinnamon or nutmeg to the cake batter.
- Use overripe bananas for a naturally sweeter cake.
- Best served warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American