Description
This Caramel Banana Upside-Down Cake features buttery caramelized bananas baked beneath a soft, tender vanilla cake. Moist, rich, and dramatic, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
For the Caramel Banana Layer:
3 ripe bananas, sliced lengthwise
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
For the Cake Batter:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
2. In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter and stir in brown sugar until dissolved and bubbling. Pour into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. Arrange banana slices cut-side down over the caramel layer.
4. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. In a separate bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
6. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
7. Mix in sour cream. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined.
8. Spread batter gently over the bananas.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Cool for 10-15 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving plate.
Notes
Use ripe but firm bananas so they hold their shape.
Do not overmix the batter for a tender crumb.
Let the cake cool slightly before flipping to avoid sticking.
Serve warm for the best caramel texture.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg