An Upside-Down Banana Cake sounds delicious! It’s a fun twist on the classic pineapple upside-down cake, but with sweet, ripe bananas creating a caramelized layer on the bottom. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
For the Topping:
- 3 ripe bananas (sliced)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional for extra richness)
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with a splash of vinegar if you don’t have buttermilk)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Topping:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and cook until the mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 3-5 minutes.
- If using, add the heavy cream and stir to combine, then remove from heat.
- Pour the caramel mixture into the bottom of a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
- Arrange the sliced banana pieces on top of the caramel layer.
2. Make the Cake:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the cake batter over the banana topping, smoothing the top with a spatula.
3. Bake the Cake:
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for about 5 minutes in the pan, then run a knife around the edges to loosen it.
- Carefully flip the cake onto a plate while it’s still warm. The caramelized banana layer should be on top!
4. Serve:
- Let the cake cool completely before serving. You can enjoy it plain, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence!
This cake is moist, sweet, and rich—definitely a crowd-pleaser! Have you made a version of banana upside-down cake before, or is this your first time?
