Description
Indulge in the heavenly flavors of this Banana Upside Down Cake, where ripe bananas meet rich caramel for a dessert that’s not only visually stunning but also bursting with nostalgia. Perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners, this easy-to-make cake is sure to impress and bring everyone together over its sweet aroma and delectable taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan with butter.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stir in brown sugar until dissolved, then pour into the prepared pan.
- Arrange banana slices over the brown sugar mixture.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mix, mixing well after each addition; stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients and milk until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter over bananas and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (117g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg