Banana Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Name: Banana Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 large ripe bananas, sliced; 1 1/2 cups cake flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2); 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1/3 cup vegetable shortening; 2 eggs

Servings: persons

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large ripe bananas, sliced
1 1/2 cups cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
2 eggs

1
Position rack in lowest third of oven and preheat to 350F.
2
Using electric mixer, cream brown sugar and butter in medium bowl until well mixed.
3
Spread brown sugar mixture over bottom of 9-inch square baking dish with 2-inch high sides.
4
Arrange banana slices atop brown sugar mixture, covering completely.
5
Set cake pan aside.
6
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in small bowl.
7
Mix mashed bananas, buttermilk and vanilla in another small bowl.
8
Using electric mixer, cream 1 1/4 cups sugar and shortening until fluffy.
9
Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
10
Add dry ingredients alternatively with buttermilk mixture, mixing until just combined.
11
Pour batter over bananas in pan.
12
Bake until cake pulls away from sides of pan and tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 5 minutes.
13
Transfer to rack and cool slightly.
14
Turn cake out onto plate.
15
Serve warm or at room temperature.

1142

kcal

Calories

Fat

177

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, 2 large ripe bananas, sliced, 1 1/2 cups cake flour, and more.

Yes, Banana 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 Upside-Down Cake

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