Upside Down Banana Bread Cake

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Upside Down Banana Bread Cake

A soul-soothing dessert that combines the warmth of caramelized bananas with a moist banana bread cake, perfect for a cozy morning or any time of day.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Topping

4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
2-3 large ripe bananas sliced into rounds or long strips

For the Cake Batter

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 very ripe bananas mashed (about 1.5 cups)
1/4 cup full-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream

Equipment

9-inch round cake pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
- Spatula

Method

Prepare the Canvas

Construct the Topping

Whisk the Dry Goods

Cream the Center

Fold in the Magic

Bake to Perfection

The Great Flip

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15g

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a high-quality 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend that contains xanthan gum. To prevent the bananas from sticking to the pan, ensure you use enough butter and brown sugar in the bottom of the pan and flip the cake while it is still warm. Use fresh, firm ripe bananas for the topping to maintain the visual appeal.

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