Description
A delicious banana upside down cake with a caramel glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Bottom Layer:
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 4.5 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- About 3 bananas, sliced into 1/4–1/3 inch rounds
- For the Cake Batter:
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2 overripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Dash of salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- For the Caramel Glaze:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional Topping:
- Toasted chopped pecans
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8x2 inch square pan or 9×2 inch round pan.
- Spread 2/3 cup brown sugar on the bottom of the pan and scatter 4.5 tbsp butter pieces. Bake 5–7 minutes until butter melts. Stir to combine evenly. Arrange banana slices over the bottom and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream 1/3 cup butter and 3/4 cup sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until combined. Stir in Greek yogurt and mashed bananas.
- On low speed, gradually add dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Pour batter over banana layer and smooth the top.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, then reduce heat to 325°F and bake 25–35 minutes more, until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan until slightly warm. Run a knife around the edges, place a plate over the pan, and invert the cake.
- To make caramel glaze, combine butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Simmer 2–3 minutes, remove from heat, let sit 1–2 minutes.
- Pour 2/3 of the glaze over the banana layer. Reserve remaining glaze for serving.
- When serving, reheat leftover glaze and drizzle over slices. Optionally, top with toasted pecans, vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are ripe for better flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Banana Upside Down Cake, dessert, cake, banana