Upside-Down Banana Cake Recipe

Name: Upside-Down Banana Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 125 g unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/2 cup caster sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 bananas, extremely ripe, mashed; 1 1/4 cups self-raising flour; 1/3 cup milk; TOPPING; 50 g unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup caster sugar; 2 large bananas, ripe; SERVING SUGGESTIONS (optional); 125 g cream cheese, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons icing sugar; 1/2 cup slivered almonds

Servings: persons

125 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 bananas, extremely ripe, mashed
1 1/4 cups self-raising flour
1/3 cup milk
TOPPING
50 g unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup caster sugar
2 large bananas, ripe
SERVING SUGGESTIONS (optional)
125 g cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons icing sugar
1/2 cup slivered almonds

1
Grease a 14cm x 24cm loaf pan, and line the base and sides with baking paper.
2
Making the topping: combine the butter and sugar in a small bowl and stir until the sugar has dissolved; spread this over the base of the pan; cut each banana into 9cm lengths, then cut each banana into four even slices; arrange the slices, cut-side facing downwards on top of the butter-sugar mixture.
3
Making the cake: beat the butter, sugar and vanilla extract in a small bowl (with an electric mixer if you have one) until light and fluffy; beat in the egg until it has combined with the mixture; transfer to a large bowl and stir in the mashed bananas; then gradually stir in the flour and the milk. Once the mixture is thoroughly combined, spoon it into the prepared pan on top of the banana slices.
4
Cooking the cake: cook in a moderate (180u00b0C) for one hour or until cooked when tested with a skewer; allow it to rest in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then turn it out onto an wire rack to cool.
5
Serving the cake: the banana cake can be served warm or at room temperature. Serve with fresh cream or sweetened cream cheese (see SERVING SUGGESTIONS below).
6
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: to serve the cake with sweetened cream cheese, beat 125g cream cheese with 2 tablespoons of icing sugar until the mixture is smooth, and serve in a separate bowl. Sprinkle the cake with slivered almonds.

1024

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 125 g unsalted butter, at room temperature, 1/2 cup caster sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 egg, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Upside-Down Banana 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.

Upside-Down Banana Cake

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