This upside-down banana cake is incredibly moist with a top layer of sweet caramelized banana slices. It’s a wonderful banana dessert or treat for a special brunch.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 (8x8-inch) cake
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⅔ cup packed brown sugar
4 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3 medium bananas, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
¾ cup white sugar
⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 medium overripe bananas, mas…
This upside-down banana cake is incredibly moist with a top layer of sweet caramelized banana slices. It’s a wonderful banana dessert or treat for a special brunch.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 (8x8-inch) cake
Keep Screen Awake
Ingredients
1/2x
1x
2x
Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
4 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3 medium bananas, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
¾ cup white sugar
⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 medium overripe bananas, mashed
⅓ cup sour cream
Directions
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square cake pan.
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Spread brown sugar on the bottom of the prepared pan and scatter butter pieces on top.
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Place the pan in the preheated oven until butter has melted, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven; stir and spread mixture evenly on the bottom of the pan. Arrange sliced bananas to cover the bottom. Set aside.
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Stir flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl; set aside.
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Beat white sugar and butter together with an electric mixer in a large bowl. Mix in eggs and vanilla until well combined. Add mashed bananas and sour cream; mix to combine. Add flour mixture on low speed and beat until batter is just combined.
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Pour batter over banana slices in the pan and smooth the top.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out completely clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
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Let cool in the pan for about 30 minutes before inverting and slicing.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 316 | Calories |
| 12g | Fat |
| 50g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 316 % Daily Value * Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 7g 36% Cholesterol 59mg 20% Sodium 199mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 50g 18% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 31g Protein 4g 8% Vitamin C 4mg 5% Calcium 65mg 5% Iron 1mg 7% Potassium 237mg 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.