Caramelized Banana Upside-Down Cake
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Caramelized Banana Upside-Down Cake, a dessert that transforms ripe bananas into a stunning, sweet topping over a moist and buttery cake. Perfect for brunch, gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this cake is easy to prepare and offers a wonderful balance of flavors and textures. With each warm slice, you’ll enjoy the comforting combination of caramelized sweetness and fluffy cake that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (dark)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan thoroughly.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter and brown sugar until bubbly. Pour evenly into the prepared cake pan.
- Arrange sliced bananas decoratively over the caramel mixture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon (if using), and salt. Set aside.
- Whisk together the melted butter mixture, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in another bowl until frothy.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Pour batter over bananas and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Allow cooling briefly before flipping onto a plate to serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg