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Banana Upside Down Cake
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Banana Upside Down Cake

Golden caramelized bananas, buttery brown sugar topping, and a soft vanilla cake make this Banana Upside Down Cake a cozy dessert everyone loves. Perfect for brunch, dessert, potlucks, or family gatherings, this easy homemade cake is rich, moist, and beautifully impressive with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced lengthwise
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • electric mixer
  • rubber spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Melt 1/2 cup butter and stir in brown sugar until smooth. Pour into the cake pan and spread evenly.
  3. Place sliced bananas over the brown sugar mixture in a single layer.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and mashed banana.
  6. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the batter, mixing just until combined.
  7. Spread the batter over the bananas and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool for 10 minutes, then carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor and avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake soft and fluffy. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before flipping and run a knife around the edges to help release it cleanly. Delicious served warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.