Banana Upside Down Cake
Banana Upside Down Cake is a delightful dessert that marries moist, fluffy cake with rich, caramelized bananas. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for novice bakers and guarantees to impress at any gathering. As it bakes, the sweet aroma fills your kitchen, making it an irresistible treat for breakfast or dessert. Enjoy every bite of this classic comfort food that brings smiles to family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Arrange the sliced bananas in the pan and sprinkle them evenly with brown sugar.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour the batter over the arranged bananas and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for five minutes before flipping it onto a serving platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg