Description
A delightful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with a rich, buttery cake, topped with a beautiful caramelized layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar until smooth and bubbling. Pour into the cake pan.
- Arrange the sliced bananas in a spiral pattern on top of the caramel.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the arranged bananas in the cake pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
Notes
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- For freezing, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil; it can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Caramelized Banana, Upside-Down Cake, Dessert, Cake Recipe