Banana Upside Down Cake
A delightful Banana Upside Down Cake that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with a rich, caramelized topping, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the melted butter and brown sugar together in a small bowl and spread it evenly in the bottom of a greased cake pan.
- Arrange the banana slices gently on top of the butter and sugar mixture.
- Beat together the granulated sugar and egg until light and fluffy.
- Add in the milk and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the banana layer in the pan.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake for a few minutes before inverting it onto a plate.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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