Description
Savor the indulgent flavors of Banana Upside Down Cake, a delightful twist on the classic dessert. With caramelized bananas atop a moist, fluffy cake, each slice is a celebration for your taste buds. This easy recipe calls for simple ingredients found in your kitchen, making it perfect for gatherings or a well-deserved treat. Enjoy warm with ice cream or on its own—either way, it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an oven-safe skillet or round cake pan with butter.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbling. Stir in brown sugar until fully combined to create a caramel sauce.
- Arrange banana slices in the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter over the bananas in the skillet and smooth out with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before flipping onto a plate to reveal the beautifully caramelized bananas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg