Banana Upside-Down Cake

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🍌 Banana Upside-Down Cake

A soft, buttery banana cake topped with sweet caramelized bananas. This easy dessert is perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or a delicious homemade treat.

⏱️ Time

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Bake Time: 40–45 minutes
  • Total Time: About 1 hour

Servings: 8–10 slices

🛒 Ingredients

🍌 Banana Topping

  • 4 ripe bananas, sliced into ¼-inch (6 mm) rounds
  • ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (55 g) unsalted butter, melted

🍰 Cake Batter

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Pan

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.
  • Pour the melted butter into the bottom of the pan.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the butter.
  • Arrange the banana slices in a decorative pattern over the sugar.

2. Make the Batter

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.

3. Assemble

  • Carefully pour the batter over the banana layer.
  • Smooth the top with a spatula.

4. Bake

  • Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes.

5. Flip the Cake

  • Run a knife around the edges.
  • Place a serving plate over the pan and carefully invert the cake.
  • Lift off the pan and allow the caramelized bananas to cool slightly before serving.

💡 Tips

  • Use ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon for a warm spice note.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  • Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

🍽️ Enjoy!

This Banana Upside-Down Cake is moist, fluffy, and filled with rich banana flavor, while the caramelized topping creates a beautiful finish that’s as delicious as it looks. 🍌✨

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