Upside down Caramel Banana Cake Recipe

Name: Upside down Caramel Banana Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Banana, very ripe, mashed; 1 pinch Baking soda; 2 tbsp Sour cream; 1 1/2 cup Self rising flour; 1 3/4 cup Superfine sugar, heaped; 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg; 6 1/2 tbsp Salted Butter, room temperature; 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract; 2 Eggs, room temperature; 2 tbsp Butter; 2/3 cup Brown sugar, packed; 1 1/2 tbsp Maple syrup; 4 large Bananas, just riped, sliced diagonally

Servings: persons

1 Banana, very ripe, mashed
1 pinch Baking soda
2 tbsp Sour cream
1 1/2 cup Self rising flour
1 3/4 cup Superfine sugar, heaped
1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
6 1/2 tbsp Salted Butter, room temperature
1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
2 Eggs, room temperature
2 tbsp Butter
2/3 cup Brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 tbsp Maple syrup
4 large Bananas, just riped, sliced diagonally

1
Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9 inch round cake pan.
2
Topping: in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, then add sugar and syrup, cook for 3 minutes.
3
Pour caramel sauce into cake pan to coat.
4
Sift flour and spices together in a bowl.
5
In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, baking soda, and mashed banana together.
6
Set a side and let sit for 3 minutes.
7
Cream butter and confectioner's sugar with mixer for 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
8
Add vanilla extract and then eggs one at a time, mixing for 1 min after each egg.
9
Add flour mixture to butter, mix with a wooden spoon until just combined.
10
Then add banana mixture, mix well.
11
Carefully arrange banana slices in cake pan, starting from the outside.
12
Make sure to overlap the bananas as you go around in a circle, working your way towards the middle.
13
Carefully pour cake batter into cake pan, smooth the top to spread evenly.
14
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until done.
15
Let cool for 3 minutes before running a knife around the rim to loosen the sides.
16
Invert cake onto a plate.
17
Leave for a minute before removing pan.
18
Pairs nicely with clotted cream, ice cream or with a little sprinkling of sea salt on top of carmel!

1072

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Banana, very ripe, mashed, 1 pinch Baking soda, 2 tbsp Sour cream, 1 1/2 cup Self rising flour, and more.

Yes, Upside down Caramel 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Upside down Caramel Banana Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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