Description
A delightful Banana Upside Down Cake featuring caramelized bananas atop a fluffy, moist cake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 4.5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 3 bananas, sliced into 1/4–1/3 inch rounds
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2 overripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Dash of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your Oven: Set it to 350°F (175°C) to warm up while you prep.
- Prepare the Pan: Grease an 8×8-inch square cake pan or a 9×2-inch round cake pan.
- Create the Caramel Layer: In the prepared pan, evenly spread the brown sugar followed by the pieces of butter. Allow the combination to melt slightly in the oven beforehand, making it easier to layer.
- Arrange the Bananas: Lay the sliced bananas over the butter-sugar mixture, ensuring an even distribution for that stunning top layer.
- Mix Your Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, dash of salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Then add in the eggs, vanilla extract, yogurt, and mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
- Incorporate the Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently to combine.
- Pour the Batter: Carefully pour the cake batter over the bananas in the pan, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake the Cake: Bake initially for 30 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 325°F and continue baking for another 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Invert: Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes in the pan before inverting it onto a serving plate.
- Make the Glaze: In a saucepan, combine 4 tablespoons of butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Glaze the Cake: Pour about two-thirds of the glaze over the cake, letting it soak in while reserving the remaining to drizzle over cake slices when serving.
- Optional Garnishes: Delight further with toppings such as toasted pecans, vanilla ice cream, or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the caramel layer and sliced bananas a day in advance. Bake in an air fryer for a quick option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Banana, Cake, Dessert, Upside Down Cake, Comfort Food