Description
This Irresistible Banana Upside Down Cake is a sweet, moist, and flavorful dessert that combines ripe bananas with a tender yellow cake base. Featuring a caramelized brown sugar and butter topping infused with cinnamon, this cake offers a delightful twist on the classic upside-down cake. Perfect served warm or at room temperature, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Topping
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Butter, melted (can substitute with margarine for dairy-free option)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional but recommended)
- 3 medium Bananas, sliced (use ripe bananas for best flavor)
Cake Batter
- 1 box Yellow Butter Cake Mix (vanilla cake mix can be used as substitute)
- 3 large Eggs (can substitute with flax eggs for vegan version)
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil (can swap with applesauce for lighter version)
- 1 cup Water (avoid flavored water)
- 1 box Banana Pudding Mix (optional, can be omitted for less rich cake)
Instructions
- Prepare the Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon until fully blended and smooth. Pour this mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
- Arrange Bananas: Layer the sliced bananas evenly over the brown sugar and butter mixture in the cake pan, ensuring full coverage.
- Make the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow butter cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and banana pudding mix (if using). Beat the mixture on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and well combined.
- Pour Batter Over Bananas: Carefully pour the cake batter over the banana slices in the cake pan, spreading gently to cover the fruit without disturbing its arrangement.
- Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the cake pan in the center of the oven and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Invert: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen it from the pan, then carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate so the banana and sugar topping is on top.
- Serve: Slice into 8 pieces and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the rich flavor and moist texture of this banana upside down cake!
Notes
- Using ripe bananas enhances the natural sweetness and flavor of the cake.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with margarine and eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water = 1 flax egg).
- You can omit the banana pudding mix if you prefer a lighter cake texture.
- Make sure to avoid flavored water which could alter the cake’s flavor profile.
- Letting the cake cool slightly before inverting prevents the topping from sticking to the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
