Description
Caramelized Banana Upside-Down Cake is a show-stopping dessert that combines the warm sweetness of ripe bananas with a rich, buttery cake. The caramelized banana topping adds a glossy finish and an irresistible aroma that will fill your kitchen with delightful scents. Perfect for brunch or as a sweet treat, this cake is not only easy to make but also visually stunning, making it an ideal centerpiece for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar until dissolved. Add banana slices to coat in syrup.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until frothy; add vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Pour half the batter into the pan, layer with bananas and syrup, then top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown; check with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool for 10 minutes before flipping onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg