Banana Upside Down Cake

Ah, Banana Upside Down Cake���a sweet and fruity twist on a classic, with slices of banana beautifully caramelized on top, making an absolute showstopper dessert. This moist and flavorful cake is perfect for all occasions���from simple family dinners to fancy parties���and never fails to impress. With its buttery, brown sugar banana topping and its rich, tender crumb, Banana Upside Down Cake sure is a crowd-pleaser. You know what they say, there’s nothing like a homemade cake to show some love! And the love you’d feel from the first bite… oh, baby!

Not only is this cake absolutely delicious, but it’s also a pretty straightforward recipe. If you’re a fan of bananas and cake, you’re gonna love this whole baking experience!

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
• Servings: 8
• Yield: 1 creamy, dreamy banana cake

Now, let’s get baking! Follow me down to the sweet realm of banana and cake goodness.

Ingredients & Equipment You’ll Need:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 ripe bananas
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract

Equipment:

• Oven
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• 9-inch cake pan

The ripe bananas and brown sugar are key to this recipe. They create a thick, caramel-like topping that is just oh-so-amazing. If your bananas aren’t quite ripe, you can bake them at 300��F for 15-20 minutes. Just keep an eye on them!

In case you don’t have vanilla extract on hand, you can use an equal amount of maple syrup as a nifty substitute. Onward to the baking, my fellow chefs!

How To Make Banana Upside Down Cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350��F (175��C). Grab your 9″ cake pan and grease it well.
2. Melt the half cup of butter and pour it into the cake pan. Spread it around with a spoon so that it covers the bottom evenly. Sprinkle your brown sugar on top.
3. Arrange banana slices on top of the brown sugar and set aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Make sure they’re stitched together like best pals!
5. In a separate bowl, cream together your softened butter and granulated sugar. Then, beat in your eggs one at a time until it’s fluffy. Sprinkle in your vanilla extract, and give it a jolly good mix.
6. Combine your dry ingredients with the egg mixture. Mix it until you’ve got a smooth batter.
7. Spread the batter over the bananas in your cake pan.
8. Bake for 45 minutes. Once the cake is springy to the touch, take it out and let it cool in the pan for a bit.
9. Flip the cake onto your serving platter, and voila! A dreamy banana upside-down cake is ready to serve!

Tips For The Best Results:

• Make sure your bananas are ripe for the full-on banana flavor.
• Don’t overmix your batter to keep the cake texture on point.
• Let the cake cool before flipping it to avoid breakage.

Storage Tips:

• Store the cake, covered, in the fridge for optimum freshness for up to a week.
• You can freeze the cake. Just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and pop it in the freezer.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Can I use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour?

A: Yes, you can use whole wheat flour. Just know that it may affect the texture slightly, it might come out a bit denser.

Q: Can I use a different sized cake pan?

A: Yes, but remember you may need to adjust your cooking time accordingly. Smaller pans might need less time, while bigger ones might need more.

Q: What can I use instead of brown sugar?

A: You can use white sugar or coconut sugar in its place.

Q: Can this be made into cupcakes?

A: Absolutely. Just adjust the baking time, since cupcakes will cook faster than a whole cake.

Q: Can I add nuts to the recipe?

A: Of course! Pecans or walnuts would be a great addition to this cake.

Nutritional Facts of Banana Upside Down Cake:

Every slice of this cake (1/8 of the total) will give you approximately:

• Calories: 320
• Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 3g

And there you have it���the sweet, heavenly Banana Upside Down Cake. Give this recipe a shot and watch how fast it vanishes off the serving plate. Adding a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side isn’t mandatory but highly recommended. Here’s to an absolutely bananas dessert! Enjoy!