Description
Indulge in the warmth and nostalgia of this Banana Upside Down Cake, where caramelized bananas rest atop a buttery, moist cake. Perfect for any occasion—from brunch to celebrations—this delightful dessert is simple enough for bakers of all levels. The glossy top layer and rich flavors will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in brown sugar until dissolved to create a caramel mixture. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Arrange banana slices evenly on top of the caramel.
- In a bowl, beat eggs until frothy; mix in milk and vanilla extract. Gradually add flour and baking powder until just combined.
- Pour batter over bananas and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before flipping onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg