Description
Indulge in the sweet and moist goodness of this Caramelized Upside-Down Banana Cake. A delectable dessert that combines caramel, bananas, and a tender cake base for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Caramelized Banana Topping:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced lengthwise
Cake Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the pan: Melt 1/4 cup butter in a 9-inch round cake pan and sprinkle brown sugar. Arrange banana slices over sugar.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Prepare the batter: Cream 1/4 cup butter and granulated sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and milk. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
- Bake: Pour batter over bananas and bake for 35–40 minutes. Invert onto a plate after cooling for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle with caramel sauce or serve with vanilla ice cream.
- Overripe bananas enhance the sweetness of the cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
