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Banana Upside Down Cake: 7 Irresistible Comforting Bites Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Banana Upside Down Cake offers a delightful twist on a classic dessert, featuring caramelized bananas atop a moist, tender cake. With its rich buttery brown sugar base and perfectly baked banana slices, it delivers comforting flavors and a beautifully golden crust, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Banana Topping

  • 4 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter

Cake Batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for even baking.
  2. Prepare Topping: Melt the butter in a round cake pan over low heat, then sprinkle the brown sugar evenly on top, allowing it to melt and form a caramel base.
  3. Arrange Bananas: Place the sliced bananas carefully over the brown sugar mixture in the pan, arranging them evenly for a beautiful presentation once flipped.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  5. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to combine thoroughly.
  6. Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain cake tenderness.
  7. Pour Batter: Pour the prepared batter evenly over the banana slices and caramel in the cake pan, spreading it out smoothly.
  8. Bake Cake: Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is cooked through.
  9. Cool and Invert: After baking, allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes to set the caramel. Then carefully invert the pan onto a serving plate, letting the banana topping be on display.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm bananas for best texture and flavor.
  • Let the cake cool slightly before inverting to avoid breaking the topping.
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or ice cream.
  • Ensure the pan is well buttered to prevent sticking when flipping.

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