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Delightful Banana Upside Down Cake

  • Author: Christina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Indulge in a moist and fluffy Banana Upside Down Cake, featuring caramelized bananas atop a rich buttery base—a perfect treat for any occasion!


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (divided)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 4 ripe bananas
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter with brown sugar until bubbly. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Slice the ripe bananas into thick rounds and arrange them neatly on top of the caramel layer in your baking dish.
  4. In a mixing bowl, cream together the remaining 1/4 cup of unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  6. In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to your wet ingredients until fully combined—do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter over the arranged bananas in your baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  8. Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before flipping onto a serving plate.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon. To ensure perfectly caramelized bananas, let them cook slightly longer before adding the batter.