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Caramelized Upside-Down Banana Cake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Caramelized Upside-Down Banana Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert featuring a rich caramelized banana topping and a tender banana-infused cake base. It combines the sweetness of brown sugar and butter with the warm aroma of cinnamon, making it a perfect comfort treat. Easy to prepare, this cake is baked to golden perfection and served upside down to showcase the glossy banana slices on top.

Ingredients

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Topping

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2–3 ripe bananas, sliced into rounds

Cake Batter

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
  • ½ cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the topping: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a 9-inch round baking pan, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, evenly sprinkle the brown sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon over the butter. Arrange the banana slices in a single layer on top of the sugar mixture. Set the pan aside while you prepare the batter.
  2. Make the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon until well combined. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents and spices.
  3. Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will give the cake a tender crumb. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully combine. Stir in the vanilla extract and the mashed bananas to add moisture and banana flavor to the batter.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix to keep the cake light and airy.
  5. Assemble and bake: Pour the prepared batter over the arranged banana slices in the pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
  6. Cool and invert: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes to set the topping. Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate so that the caramelized bananas are on top. Let it rest for 1 minute before lifting off the pan to avoid breaking the topping.
  7. Serve: Enjoy the upside-down banana cake warm, optionally garnished with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra indulgent touch.

Notes

  • Ensure bananas are ripe for maximum sweetness and flavor.
  • You can substitute buttermilk with milk mixed with 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar as a quick alternative.
  • Be gentle when inverting the cake to avoid breaking the caramelized banana layer.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and buttermilk with plant-based alternatives.
  • Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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