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Caramelized Banana Upside Down Cake

Deliciously Moist Caramelized Banana Upside Down Cake Delight

This Caramelized Banana Upside Down Cake is a delightful way to impress with its decadent flavor and stunning presentation.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3-4 Ripe Bananas Well-ripened for ideal results.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter You can swap for vegan butter.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is a substitute.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar No substitutes recommended.
  • 2 Eggs Or consider flaxseed or applesauce as replacements.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour 1:1 gluten-free flour can be used.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Essential for a good rise.
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for a good rise.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Mix dairy-free milk with vinegar for a vegan alternative.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for best flavor.
For the Caramel Layer
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Essential for rich caramel texture.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Integral for caramel.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional spice for flavor.
Optional Add-ins
  • ½ cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans for a crunch.
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder For a richer flavor.
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut Enhances texture and taste.

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Stir in 1 cup of brown sugar until dissolved.
  3. Slice 3-4 bananas and arrange them at the bottom of the cake pan. Pour caramel over the bananas.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Cream together the granulated sugar and eggs, then add buttermilk and vanilla.
  6. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Pour batter over bananas and bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then flip the cake onto a plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure bananas are ripe and avoid overmixing for a fluffy cake.

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