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Banana Foster Upside Down Cake

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Make this Banana Foster Upside Down Cake for a simple, flavorful dessert. This recipe combines the rich caramel sauce of Bananas Foster with the classic structure of an upside-down cake for a moist, impressive result.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup dark rum (optional, for topping)
  • 4 medium ripe bananas, sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Prepare the topping: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the 1/2 cup butter. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. If using rum, carefully stir it in now.
  3. Pour the butter and sugar mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared cake pan. Arrange the banana slices over the caramel mixture in a decorative pattern.
  4. Prepare the cake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  5. In a large bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Carefully spoon the cake batter over the bananas and caramel mixture in the pan, spreading it evenly without disturbing the bottom layer.
  8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  10. Place a serving plate upside down over the cake pan. Wearing oven mitts, carefully invert the pan and plate together. Lift the pan off slowly. If any bananas stick, gently place them back onto the cake. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the rum with 1/4 cup of strong brewed coffee or extra banana juice from very ripe bananas.
  • If you prefer a skillet cake, use an oven-safe 10-inch cast iron skillet instead of a cake pan.
  • Ensure your bananas are ripe but still firm enough to hold their shape when sliced.

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