Banana-Walnut Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Name: Banana-Walnut Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Topping; 1 cup packed golden brown sugar; 1/4 cup butter; 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped; 4 large ripe bananas, peeled,cut diagonally into 1/4 inch thick slices (you may need up to 5 bananas); Cake; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup sugar; 6 tablespoons butter, room temperature; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 6 tablespoons milk; sweetened whipped cream, to serve

Servings: persons

Topping
1 cup packed golden brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/4 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
4 large ripe bananas, peeled,cut diagonally into 1/4 inch thick slices (you may need up to 5 bananas)
Cake
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons milk
sweetened whipped cream, to serve

1
For topping: Preheat oven to 325F.
2
Combine sugar and butter in medium saucepan.
3
Stir over low heat until butter melts and mixture is well blended.
4
Pour into 9-inch diameter cake pan.
5
Spread to coat bottom of pan.
6
Pour maple syrup over sugar mixture.
7
Sprinkle nuts evenly over.
8
Place banana slices in concentric circles on nuts, overlapping slightly, and covering bottom.
9
For cake: Stir flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in medium bowl to blend.
10
Beat sugar and butter in another bowl until creamy.
11
Add egg and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.
12
Beat in flour mixture alternately with milk in 3 additions.
13
Spoon batter over bananas.
14
Bake until tester comes out clean, about 55 minutes.
15
Transfer cake to rack.
16
Run knife around pan sides.
17
Cool cake on rack 25 minutes.
18
Place cake plate over pan; invert cake.
19
Let stand 3 minutes, then gently lift off pan.
20
Serve warm with whipped cream.

937

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Topping, 1 cup packed golden brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, and more.

Yes, Banana-Walnut 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-Walnut Upside-Down Cake

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