Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Caramelized Upside-Down Banana Cake that features a luscious layer of caramelized bananas on top of a moist and tender cake. This dessert is a delightful twist on the classic banana cake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Topping:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2–3 ripe bananas, sliced lengthwise or into rounds
Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- Optional: pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the topping: Melt 1/4 cup butter in a 9-inch round cake pan. Sprinkle brown sugar over the butter and arrange banana slices on top.
- Prepare the batter: Whisk dry ingredients in a bowl. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla. Mix in sour cream and dry ingredients alternately with milk.
- Bake: Pour batter over bananas and bake for 40–45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Best served on the day it’s made.
- Enhance with chopped nuts or a splash of rum in the topping.
- Pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
