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Banana Upside Down Cake

Heavenly Banana Upside Down Cake with Caramel Delight

This Banana Upside Down Cake features caramelized bananas and a luscious glaze for a comforting dessert experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 4 tablespoons Butter for greasing and batter
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar for caramel base
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas sliced
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder check for freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda check for freshness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt elevates flavor
  • 1/2 cup Pecans toast for better flavor
For the Caramel Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar for glaze
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with non-dairy cream

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • saucepan
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and pour it into the bottom of the pan, then sprinkle 1/2 cup of brown sugar evenly over it. Arrange the sliced ripe bananas in a single layer on top.
    Banana Upside Down Cake
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of softened butter and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add 2 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Then mix in 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt until smooth.
    Banana Upside Down Cake
  3. In another bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently.
    Banana Upside Down Cake
  4. Pour the batter over the arranged bananas in the cake pan, and spread evenly. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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  5. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges and invert the cake onto a serving plate.
    Banana Upside Down Cake
  6. For the glaze, heat 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat until thickened. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
    Banana Upside Down Cake

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and ensure your eggs are at room temperature. Toasting the pecans enhances their flavor significantly.

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