Best Homemade Banana Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Name: Best Homemade Banana Upside-Down Cake Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 25 mins
Ingredients: 0.66666668653488 cup packed brown sugar; 4.5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 3 medium bananas, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 1.75 cups all-purpose flour; 1.5 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pinch salt; 0.75 cup white sugar; 0.33333334326744 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 large eggs; 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 medium overripe bananas, mashed; 0.33333334326744 cup sour cream

Indulge in this incredibly moist upside-down banana cake, crowned with a sweet caramelized banana topping. Transform your overripe bananas into a delightful brunch centerpiece or exquisite dessert.

Total time1 hr 25 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time35 mins
Yield1 (8x8-inch) cake, 12

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square cake pan. Gather all your ingredients for a seamless baking experience.
Evenly spread brown sugar across the bottom of the prepared pan, then dot with butter pieces.
Place the pan in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the butter is completely melted. Remove the pan and stir the mixture, spreading it evenly across the bottom. Arrange the sliced bananas to completely cover the bottom of the pan and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to ensure even distribution and set aside.
In a separate large bowl, cream together white sugar and butter using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Gently fold in the mashed bananas and sour cream until just combined. Gradually add the flour mixture on low speed, mixing until the batter is smooth and just combined.
Carefully pour the batter over the arranged banana slices in the pan, then smooth the top to ensure even baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for approximately 30 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate. Slice and serve this delectable banana upside-down cake!

Nutrition

Calories: 316 kcal
Fat Content: 12 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 31 g
Sodium Content: 199 mg
Protein Content: 4 g
Cholesterol Content: 59 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 50 g
Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g