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    Banana Upside Down Cake

    Published: Jul 2, 2014 Ā· Last Modified: Aug 18, 2023 by Jessica Ā· 109 Comments Ā· This post may contain affiliate links

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    This show-stopping perfectly spiced Banana Upside Down Cake is full of so much delicious flavor! The magic of the upside-down method is that when you flip it, you're met with a glorious gooey caramelized banana topping that's pure bliss.

    Banana Upside Down Cake - Sprinkle Some Sugar

    Meet banana upside down cake. The pineapple upside down cake's (delicious) step sister. This cake is absolute heaven. The brown sugar and butter on top caramelize beautifully while baking creating a gooey coating that is to die for! The bananas also caramelize making them deliciously sweet. If I had to choose my top favorite desserts, this one would be on the list. The cake baked up super moist with a yummy punch of banana flavor.

    In the mood for more cake? Try my glazed banana bundt cake recipe. How about banana bread? My banana nut bread or banana chocolate chip bread are both delicious.

    Table of Contents

    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions & VAriations
    • Storage
    • More banana recipes you'll love
    • šŸ“‹ Recipe
    • Banana Upside Down Cake

    Why you'll love this recipe

    • The moment you flip the cake over is pure excitement revealing the gooey topping!
    • FLAVOR! There SO much amazing flavor going on in this upside down banana cake. If you love bananas, this is for YOU!
    • This cake has turned even banana haters into having seconds!
    Banana Upside Down Cake - Sprinkle Some Sugar

    Ingredients

    Topping

    • Light brown sugar
    • Unsalted butter
    • Bananas: 2-3 bananasĀ sliced into ¼" rounds

    Banana Cake

    • All-purpose flour
    • Baking soda
    • Baking powder
    • Salt
    • Cinnamon
    • Nutmeg
    • Light brown sugar
    • Granulated sugar
    • Mashed banana: You will need 1 cup of mashed banana for this recipe.Ā About 2 medium sized bananas.
    • Buttermilk: To make your own: Stir in 1 teaspoon of white distilled vinegar or fresh lemon juice to the milk. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
    • Vanilla
    • Vegetable oil
    • Eggs

    Substitutions & VAriations

    • Add-ins: Add chopped walnuts to the batter.
    Banana Upside Down Cake - Sprinkle Some Sugar

    Storage

    Store upside down banana cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

    Freezing instructions

    Wrap cooled cake in a layer of plastic wrap and place in a resealable, freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.

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    • Chocolate peanut butter banana muffin.
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    Please leave a ā­ļø review below and tag @sprinkle_some_sugar on Instagram!

    šŸ“‹ Recipe

    Banana upside down cake after flipping.

    Banana Upside Down Cake

    Jessica
    This show-stopping perfectly spiced Banana Upside Down Cake is full of so much delicious flavor! The magic of the upside-down method is that when you flip it, you're met with a glorious gooey caramelized banana topping that's pure bliss.
    4.29 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 9" round cake

    Ingredients
      

    Topping (Bottom of the Pan)

    • 1 cup light brown sugar
    • 6 tbs unsalted butter melted
    • 2-3 bananas sliced into ¼" rounds (or more depending on how you arrange them)

    Cake

    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • pinch salt
    • ¾ cup light brown sugar
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup mashed banana about 2 medium sized bananas
    • ½ cup buttermilk see recipe notes to make your own
    • 1 tbs vanilla extract
    • ā…“ cup vegetable oil
    • 2 eggs

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9" round baking pan very well, set aside.
    • Combine melted butter and brown sugar. Press mixture into bottom of the pan. Arrange banana rounds on top of brown sugar mixture. (This will ultimately be the top of your cake.)
    • In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and whisk very well for one minute. Add in the wet ingredients and stir until completely combined and no lumps remain. Don't over mix. Pour cake mixture into prepared pan on top of bananas. It will fill almost to the top of the pan.
    • RECIPE EDITED TO ADD: Based on reader's reviews, it seems some have had the batter spill over while baking, and some have had great success. To prevent this, simply place the cake pan on a baking sheet when it goes into the oven to catch anything that spills over.
    • Bake for 42-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
    • Let cake cool for only 5 minutes in pan then turn out on a large plate or platter. (If you wait too long, the caramelized brown sugar will stick to the pan!)

    Notes

    To make your own buttermilk: Stir in 1 teaspoon of white distilled vinegar or fresh lemon juice to the milk. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
    Storage instructions: Store upside down banana cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
    Freezing instructions:Ā Wrap cooled cake in a layer of plastic wrap and place in a resealable, freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 9g

    The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was! Leave a comment below & tag @sprinkle_some_sugar on instagram!
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    1. Ram says

      August 11, 2022 at 2:53 pm

      2 stars
      Even after reducing the amount of sugars and butter, it is too sweet for our taste. I would not save this recipe or make it again.

      Reply
    2. Amanda says

      July 06, 2022 at 3:08 pm

      3 stars
      Bananas stuck to the bottom of the pan even after 5 minutes

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        July 14, 2022 at 9:17 am

        I'm thinking maybe your pan wasn't greased well enough because this shouldn't have happened. šŸ™

        Reply
    3. janice winch says

      December 11, 2021 at 11:19 pm

      5 stars
      I added a teaspoon of banana extract and a tablespoon of banana liqueur. Fabulous.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        January 04, 2022 at 11:17 am

        That sounds awesome!

        Reply
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