Banana Upside Down Cake Recipe
I absolutely love bananas and I always make sure I have a bunch on my counter. But what do we do when the last few get too ripe to eat? I usually make a loaf or two of banana bread, but this time I decided to switch it up. This banana upside down cake is such an incredible treat! Plus it looks gorgeous without much effort at all. If you’re a banana fanatic like me, this recipe is a MUST. With each bite you get moist, springy banana cake, and a burst sweetness with a piece of caramelized banana. If you need to satisfy your sweet tooth or even impress some dinner guests, this cake is the way to go.
What Ingredients Are in Banana Upside Down Cake?
For the caramelized banana topping you will need:
Butter Salt Brown sugar Vanilla Rum* Bananas
The bananas I used for the topping weren’t over-ripe. Because it’s a caramel and has plenty of sugar, I opted for less sweet bananas in the topping. *If you want this cake alcohol-free, you can leave out the rum completely or add some rum extract flavoring. For the banana cake you will need:
Flour Baking powder Baking soda Salt Cinnamon Butter Sugar Eggs Over-ripe bananas Milk Vanilla
How To Quickly Ripen Bananas
There are two great methods that you can use if you’re craving this upside down banana cake, but your bananas just aren’t quite ready. You can:
How to Make Banana Upside Down Cake
How Can I Tell When My Cake Is Done Baking?
Use a toothpick and insert it 3/4 of the way through the cake. Once it comes out clean, your cake is all done. The reason I recommend that you don’t insert the toothpick fully is because of that caramel topping. That will stick to the toothpick regardless of the doneness of the cake, and you could risk over-baking it.
What Type of Pan Should I Use?
I used a 9×13 inch cake pan for this recipe. You can also use:
Two 9 inch round cake pans Bundt cake pan Jelly roll pan Two muffin tins, if you’re making individual sized cakes
Please keep in mind that if you use a different type of cake pan, the baking time will differ.
Tips for Making the Best Banana Upside Down Cake
Can I Add Mix-Ins to My Banana Upside Down Cake?
This cake would be amazing with mix-ins! You can try out some nuts like pecans, walnuts, or sliced almonds. Add some extra sweetness with chocolate/ white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, toffee bits, or a peanut butter chips. Dried fruit like raisins or cherries would be great as well.
How to Store Banana Upside Down Cake
Transfer this cake to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3 days. You can eat it cold, or microwave it for 30 seconds or until it heats up slightly.
How to Freeze Banana Upside Down Cake
Store in an airtight container. You can store the pieces together or individually for easier thawing. Let the cake thaw fully in the fridge, and warm each slice up in the microwave before serving if you prefer the cake warm.
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