Banana Upside Down Cake
Banana Upside Down Cake is a delightful dessert that blends the rich sweetness of caramelized bananas with a soft, fluffy cake. This visually stunning treat is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to cozy evenings at home. Easy to prepare and even easier to love, this recipe will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly on the bottom.
- Arrange banana slices over the brown sugar in an artistic pattern.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder before gradually adding it to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the arranged bananas and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before flipping onto a platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg