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Caramelized Banana Upside-Down Cake

This Caramelized Banana Upside-Down Cake is a moist delight topped with luscious caramelized bananas!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel Base:
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar packed
For the Cake:
  • 3 Extra-Large Ripe Bananas sliced
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • a pinch Salt optional
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or use 2 tbsp powdered buttermilk with ½ cup water
  • ¾ cup Sour Cream or substitute with plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons Canola or Vegetable Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • Salted Caramel Sauce for drizzling, optional

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9-inch round cake pan with unsalted butter.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and brown sugar together over medium heat. Stir until smooth and bubbly, then remove from heat and pour into the prepared cake pan.
  3. Slice the bananas and arrange them on top of the caramel mixture in the pan.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour the batter over the arranged bananas in the pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving plate.
  8. If desired, drizzle with salted caramel sauce before serving.

Notes

  • Use ripe but not overripe bananas for the best texture.
  • Ensure the cake pan is well-greased to prevent sticking.
  • Mix the batter just until combined to avoid a dense cake.