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If you’re a fan of bananas and love a good twist on classic desserts, this Upside-Down Banana Cake will quickly become one of your favorites! It’s a deliciously moist and flavorful cake with the natural sweetness of caramelized bananas on top. This cake is easy to prepare and delivers a beautiful presentation with minimal effort. As it bakes, the bananas caramelize with a rich brown sugar glaze, and when flipped, the soft cake underneath becomes infused with that sweet banana goodness. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a treat your family and friends will love!
Upside-Down Banana Cake
Ingredients:
For the topping:
- ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar (light or dark)
- 3-4 ripe bananas, sliced lengthwise or into rounds
For the cake:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk (or regular milk mixed with 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice, left to sit for 5 minutes)
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
