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Easy Banana Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Easy Banana Upside-Down Cake Recipe

This easy banana upside-down cake is a delicious twist on the classic dessert, featuring a caramelized banana topping that's sure to impress!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 3 medium bananas sliced
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup milk

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a 9-inch round cake pan over medium heat.
  • Add brown sugar to the melted butter in the pan, stirring until dissolved.
  • Arrange sliced bananas evenly over the brown sugar mixture.
    0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and remaining butter until smooth.
  • Gradually add milk to the mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
  • Pour the batter over the banana layer in the cake pan.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Notes

Serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg