Description
A rich and indulgent caramel banana upside-down cake with a gooey caramelized banana topping and a soft, moist cake. It's a delicious way to use ripe bananas and makes for a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
4 ripe bananas
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
- Pour the caramel mixture into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly over the bottom.
- Slice the bananas into rounds and arrange them in a single layer over the caramel mixture in the pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the bananas in the pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges and carefully invert the cake onto a plate.
- Let the cake cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for 4-5 days.
Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or warm the whole cake at 300°F (150°C) for 10-15 minutes.
If using frozen bananas, make sure they are fully thawed and drained before using.
For extra crunch, add chopped walnuts or pecans on top of the bananas before adding the batter.
Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a cup of coffee or tea for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
