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Upside Down Banana Cake

Flipping for Flavor: Whipping Up a Blissful Upside Down Banana Cake Marvel 🍌🍰 (2023)

"Turn your world upside down with this delicious Upside Down Banana Cake! 🍌🍰 Experience the magic of caramelized bananas atop a moist, fluffy cake. Simple to make, this treat will make your taste buds flip! 🍽️🍯"
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Slices

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for Upside Down Banana Cake

    For the Topping:

    • ⅔ cup brown sugar packed
    • 5 tablespoons salted butter melted
    • 3 bananas sliced into ⅓-inch slices

    For the Cake:

    • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¾ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 3 medium bananas mashed (about 1¼ cup)
    • ½ cup buttermilk
    • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
    • ⅓ cup oil
    • 2 eggs

    Instructions
     

    Step 1 - Preheat and Prepare 🍰🔥:

    • - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your cake bakes evenly.
    • - Grease a 9-inch springform pan to prevent sticking.

    Step 2 - Create the Topping 🍌🍮:

    • - In a bowl, combine brown sugar and melted butter. Stir until well mixed.
    • - Pour this sweet mixture into the prepared round cake pan.
    • - Use a rubber spatula to spread it out evenly.
    • - Place banana slices directly on top of the buttery-sugary goodness.

    Step 3 - Mix the Dry Ingredients 🌾🧂:

    • - In a separate mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, a pinch of salt, and ground cinnamon.
    • - Whisk these dry ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution.

    Step 4 - Mix the Wet Ingredients 🥄🍯:

    • - In another bowl, add brown sugar, white sugar, mashed bananas, buttermilk, vanilla extract, oil, and eggs.
    • - Use a hand mixer to beat and combine these ingredients until they form a smooth mixture.

    Step 5 - Combine Dry and Wet 🤝✨:

    • - Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and start incorporating them with a spoon.
    • - Then, add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until you no longer see any white streaks of flour.
    • - Be gentle and avoid overmixing, which can make your cake tough.

    Step 6 - Pour the Batter 🍰🍶:

    • - Pour the luscious batter you've created over the banana slices in the pan.
    • - Ensure it's spread out evenly to make your cake consistent.

    Step 7 - Bake to Perfection 🕒🔥:

    • - Place your cake in the preheated oven and let it bake for 45 minutes.
    • - To check if it's done, insert a toothpick into the middle of the cake. If it comes out clean, your cake is ready. If not, you can bake it for an additional 3 minutes until that toothpick tells you it's done.

    Step 8 - Let it Cool 🧊❄️:

    • - Take your cake out of the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 5 to 7 minutes.
    • - This resting period helps it set and makes it easier to handle.

    Step 9 - Flip and Serve 🙃🍽️:

    • - To reveal the magic, place a large serving dish on top of the pan.
    • - Confidently flip the cake over so that the bananas are on top of the cake on the serving plate.
    • - Serve your Upside Down Banana Cake warm and savor the sweet, caramelized goodness. Enjoy! 🍌🎂

    Notes

    Nutrition Facts

    - Calories: 800 kcal
    - Carbohydrates: 112g
    - Protein: 7g
    - Fat: 31g
    - Saturated Fat: 8g
    - Cholesterol: 82mg
    - Sodium: 249 mg
    - Potassium: 656 mg
    - Fiber: 4g
    - Sugar: 74g
    - Vitamin A: 483 IU
    - Vitamin C: 10mg
    - Calcium: 128 mg
    - Iron: 2mg
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