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Banana Foster Upside Down Cake

Banana Foster Upside Down Cake to Sweeten Your Evenings

This Banana Foster Upside Down Cake is a delightful, easy-to-make dessert that brings nostalgia and warmth, perfect for any gathering.
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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: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 ripe bananas sliced
  • 1 cup brown sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour can replace with gluten-free blend
  • ½ cup butter can substitute with margarine or plant-based butter
  • ½ cup milk almond or oat milk are suitable alternatives
  • 2 large eggs or use flax eggs for vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional, can be substituted with nutmeg
For the Caramel Topping
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar alternative syrups can be cautiously used

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • saucepan
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan, then stir in 1 cup of brown sugar until dissolved to create caramel.
  3. Peel and slice 3 ripe bananas into 1/4-inch rounds, and arrange them over the caramel.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  5. In another bowl, beat together ½ cup of melted butter, 1 cup of sugar, 2 large eggs, and ½ cup of milk until smooth.
  6. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter over the arranged bananas and caramel, then bake for approximately 40 minutes.
  8. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a serving plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use ripe, speckled bananas for optimal sweetness and moisture, and ensure to keep an eye on the caramel as it melts.

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