There is something magical about bananas: sweet, tender, and rich in flavor. But, when you combine them with cake, the explosion of flavor will make you come back for a second slice.
As you know, I have a tendency never to skip a dessert, I have a sweet tooth that is out of this world, but after all, who can say no to dessert? If it was up to me, I would start dinner with dessert and work backward.
Truth be told, my dad loved bananas, and when we were little, he used to make us bananas with lots of butter and sugar. Place that over ice cream and you have heaven.
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This delicious twist on a classic dessert features caramelized bananas on top of a moist and flavorful cake. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
With a few handy ingredients, a delicious dessert is served, and a smile is on everyone’s face.
Nothing like a tasty homemade dessert, right?
In this Article
- Why you will love this recipe
- Ingredients you will need to make this Banana Upside Down Cake
- Equipment Needed
- How to make Banana Upside Down Cake, step by step instructions.
- Pro Tip
- Storing This Banana Upside Down Cake Recipe
- When To Enjoy This Wonderful Cake
- If you enjoy this recipe for Banana Upside-Down Cake, you may want to try my other recipes.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Banana Upside – Down Cake
Why you will love this recipe
I am confident that you will love this banana upside-dowm cake, this moist and rich in flavor dessert is one that you will make again and again.
Caramelized bananas – The star of this dessert is the sweetness and lusciuos layer of carameliazed banana on top.
Moist and flavorful cake – moist and rich, with a delicious banana flavor that comes thru and leave you wanting more.
Simple and yet a beautiful presentation – not only the presentation of this cake is visually appeling, it is incredibly easy to achieve.
My grandmother instilled in me that food should not go to waste. We all can create miracles in the kitchen with very few ingredients.
This upside-down banana cake is made with a few key ingredients, which we all have as a staple in our kitchen and with, of course, bananas.
Ingredients you will need to make this Banana Upside Down Cake
Unsalted butter – I always use unsalted butter in my cooking or baking to control the amount of sodium. Salted butter not only adds too much salt to your dish, but it changes the flavor.
Brown sugar – gives a great sweet caramelization
Bananas – large bananas and not too ripe.
All-purpose flour – needed for your cake batter.
Baking powder – helps your cake to rise.
Salt – alwasy add some salt to your batters
Granulated sugar – your cake needs a touch of sweetness.
Large eggs – make sure they are at room temperature
Vanilla extract – gives that great flavor to your cake.
Whole milk – created the cream batter for your cake. Do not substiture as the result will not be the same.
Equipment Needed
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How to make Banana Upside Down Cake, step by step instructions.
As with all my recipes, pleasse gather all the ingredients prior to start baking.
- Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Butter your round cake pan, generously and set aside.
Your next step will be to prepare the pan with:
- In a small saucepan melt the butter and set aside until ready to use it.
- In a small bowl mix together the melted butter and brown sugar. This should create a great spreadable mixture. Place it on the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Slice the bananas and place them all over the brown sugar mixture.
Prepare your cake batter by:
- Work all the dry ingredients: Swift the flour, baking powder and salt in one small bowl. In a medium bowl with your electric mixer soften the remaining butter with the sugar. You should have a light and flyffy mixture,
- Add one egg at the time and beat well after each egg.
- Add the vanilla to the batter and once all mixed with the help of a sooper add the flour to the mixture and alternate with the milk.
Your batter is done and now move forward to baking:
- By pouring the batter in the prepared pan over the bananas. Spread evenly and bake in the middle of the oven.
- Give it the toothpick test to ensure it is done.
- Let the cake cool on a cooling rack for 15 minutes and then invert the cake into a plate or serving platter.
Pro Tip
- Ensure your cake pan is nicely buttered, thus making it easier to flip the cake over.
- I used a 9-inch round cake pan for my cake, but you can easily use a 9-inch cast iron skillet.
- This cake is devine served warm and topped with fresh whipped cream, or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
Storing This Banana Upside Down Cake Recipe
If you have leftovers, wait until your cake is completely cool and cover it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store in your refrigerator. It iwll store for up to three days.
Once ready to enjoy again, bring it back to room temperature.
When To Enjoy This Wonderful Cake
This wondeful cake will be the talk of any family gatherings, as well as your Sunday brunch.
Potlucks, picnics and pool parties as it is easy to transport.
Or, you can simply enjoy it with a cup of your favorite tea or coffee in the morning or during your afgernoon break.
Either way, watch it dissapear as everyone will feel in love with their first bite.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my upside down cake soggy?
Excess liquid as the bananas may be too ripe and released too much moisture.
Underbaked if the middle of your cake is still wet, you may have not baked it long enough. Try putting it back into the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes. Give it the toothpick test. If it cames out clean, your cake is ready
How do I invert my upside-down cake without making a mess?
When it is ready to enjou, place your serving platter – right side down – on top of the cake pan. Place one hand on top of the platter and hyour other under the cake, flip with ease. Wear an oven mitten if your pan still has somewarmth to it. The caramel may be hot and you do not want to burn you.
Why do they call it upside-down cake?
It got the name upside-down because it is baked with the toppings on the bottom of the pan, and then flipped over and served right-side up. Teh name originated from 1910 when it was popular to make upside-down pies.
Banana Upside – Down Cake
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 3 bananas, each cut into three lenghtwise
- 1½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Butter generously a 9 -by 2-inch round cake pan.
- In a small bowl stir together well ½ stick of the butter, melted, and the brown sugar and spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Arrange the banana slices over the brown sugar mixture.
- Into a bowl sift together the flour, the baking powder, the salt. In another bowl with an electric mixer cream, the remaining one stick of butter, softened, with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, add the eggs, one at the time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla. Add the flour mixture in batches alternately with the milk
- Pour the batter into the pan, spreading it evenly, and bake the cake in the middle of the oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan on a rack for 15 minutes, run a thin knife around the edge, and invert the cake into a plate.
Nutrition
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Juyali
Delicious cake! My mother in law made this cake for my birthday and we all loved it. It made a tasty breakfast the next day! Another great recipe from Giangi. Thanks!!
Giangi Townsend
The pleasure is all mine and Happy Birthday!
I am delighted that you enjoyed it.