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Banana Upside Down Cake

Banana Upside Down Cake

This delightful Banana Upside Down Cake features a gooey caramelized banana topping, making it a delicious dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 9" round cake
Calories 4233 kcal

Equipment

  • 9" round baking pan

Ingredients
  

Topping (Bottom of the Pan)

  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 6 tbs unsalted butter melted
  • 2-3 bananas sliced into ¼" rounds

Cake

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup mashed banana about 2 medium sized bananas
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk see recipe notes to make your own
  • 1 tbs vanilla extract
  • 0.33 cup vegetable oil

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9" round baking pan very well, set aside.
  • Combine melted butter and brown sugar. Press mixture into bottom of the pan. Arrange banana rounds on top of brown sugar mixture.
  • In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and whisk very well for one minute. Add in the wet ingredients and stir until completely combined and no lumps remain.
  • Pour cake mixture into prepared pan on top of bananas. It will fill almost to the top of the pan.
  • Bake for 42-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let cake cool for only 5 minutes in pan then turn out on a large plate or platter.

Notes

To make your own buttermilk: Stir in 1 teaspoon of white distilled vinegar or fresh lemon juice to the milk. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes until thickened. Storage instructions: Store upside down banana cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freezing instructions: Wrap cooled cake in a layer of plastic wrap and place in a resealable, freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 9gCalories: 4233kcalCarbohydrates: 685gProtein: 41gFat: 157gSaturated Fat: 60gPolyunsaturated Fat: 47gMonounsaturated Fat: 39gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 521mgSodium: 1349mgPotassium: 2688mgFiber: 17gSugar: 488gVitamin A: 3071IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 815mgIron: 15mg
Keyword banana, Banana Upside Down Cake, cake, dessert, easy baking, Homemade
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