Caramelized Banana Upside-Down Cake
Caramelized Banana Upside-Down Cake is a delightful dessert that brings together the sweet, caramelized flavor of ripe bananas with a rich, buttery cake. Perfect for any occasion, this cake features a glossy banana topping that not only looks stunning but also tantalizes the taste buds. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or a simple Tuesday night treat, this cake promises to impress friends and family alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round baking pan with butter.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter and brown sugar until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Arrange sliced bananas over the butter-sugar mixture.
- In a mixing bowl, cream remaining butter with granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour and baking powder in another bowl; gradually add to creamed mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter over bananas and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly before inverting onto a serving plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added texture, fold in chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter. To make it gluten-free, substitute regular flour with a gluten-free blend. A pinch of cinnamon can elevate the flavor profile even further.