Banana Upside Down Cake
This moist and sweet Banana Upside Down Cake is the perfect twist on the classic dessert. With caramelized bananas and a fluffy cake base, this easy recipe will be a hit for your next family gathering or special occasion. A delicious, comforting dessert that combines the richness of ripe bananas with a golden, buttery topping!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the topping:
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Prepare the topping: In a medium-sized pan, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture begins to bubble (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour this caramel mixture into the prepared cake pan, spreading evenly. Arrange banana slices on top of the caramel.
- Make the cake batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the banana slices in the pan and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then carefully run a knife around the edges. Place a plate over the cake pan and flip the cake out onto the plate. Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute it with 1/2 cup milk mixed with 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar.
- Be careful when flipping the cake out of the pan to avoid burning yourself with the hot caramel.
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