Description
Caramelized Banana Upside-Down Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of gooey caramelized bananas with a light and fluffy vanilla cake. Perfect for family gatherings or an afternoon treat, this easy-to-follow recipe will leave your taste buds dancing. The stunning presentation of glossy bananas atop the cake makes it a showstopper for any occasion. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this comforting dessert that’s sure to create sweet memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, add brown sugar, and stir until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Arrange banana slices in concentric circles over the caramel mixture.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy; beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Pour batter over bananas and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before flipping onto a serving platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg