Banana-Chocolate Chip Upside Down Cake Recipe

Name: Banana-Chocolate Chip Upside Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the topping; 1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, plus; 2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 3 medium ripe bananas; 1/2 lemon, juice of; For the cake; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 1 large egg; 1 large egg white; 1 cup banana, puree (2 medium bananas); 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

For the topping
1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, plus
2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
3 medium ripe bananas
1/2 lemon, juice of
For the cake
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1 cup banana, puree (2 medium bananas)
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1
To make the topping, mix the brown sugar and water together in an 8-inch square metal cake pan or cast iron skillet.
2
Heat the mixture until it begins to boil, reduce the heat and simmer 45 seconds, stirring constantly.
3
Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
4
When cool, slice the bananas into 1/4-inch thick slices.
5
Arrange them in rows over the melted sugar in the pan, overlapping them slightly.
6
Sprinkle the slices with the lemon juice.
7
To make the cake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
8
Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon into a large bowl.
9
Stir in the granulated sugar.
10
In a separate bowl, mix together the butter, egg, egg white, banana puree, sour cream and vanilla.
11
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and stir in the wet ingredients until just combined.
12
Fold in the chocolate chips.
13
Carefully spread the batter over the bananas and bake for 40 minutes.
14
Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes.
15
Loosen the edges of the cake from the pan and invert on a serving platter.

781

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the topping, 1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, plus, 2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar, 2 tablespoons water, and more.

Yes, Banana-Chocolate Chip Upside Down Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Banana-Chocolate Chip Upside Down Cake

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