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Banana Foster Upside Down Cake

Banana Foster Upside Down Cake

Enjoy the nostalgic flavors of this Banana Foster Upside Down Cake, featuring caramelized bananas and a rich cake base.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 large Bananas ripe for maximum sweetness
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar can use coconut sugar
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1/2 cup Butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup Milk or dairy-free option
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 large Eggs
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter for caramel topping
  • 1/2 cup Extra Brown Sugar

Equipment

  • 9-inch cake pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan with butter.
  2. Peel and slice ripe bananas into thick rounds, arranging them at the bottom of the greased cake pan.
  3. Combine melted butter with brown sugar until smooth, and pour this caramel mixture over the bananas.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl until well combined.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth, then combine with dry ingredients.
  6. Pour the cake batter over the banana and caramel layer in the pan, spreading evenly.
  7. Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a serving plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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