Upside-Down Banana Cake: Super Simple Recipe with Only 1 Egg and 2 Banana

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nstructions:

  1. Preheat the oven:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan generously.
  2. Prepare the topping:
    • In a small saucepan, melt the ¼ cup of butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar until it dissolves and the mixture starts to bubble.
    • Pour the brown sugar-butter mixture into the bottom of the greased cake pan, spreading it evenly.
    • Arrange the sliced bananas on top of the sugar mixture. Set aside.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients:
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Cream the butter and sugar:
    In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  5. Add eggs and vanilla:
    Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully combined. Add the vanilla extract and mashed banana, mixing until smooth.
  6. Alternate dry ingredients and buttermilk:
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two parts, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the pan:
    Gently pour the cake batter over the banana slices and brown sugar topping, spreading it evenly.
  8. Bake:
    Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool and flip:
    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the cake to loosen it, then place a serving plate upside-down over the cake pan. Carefully flip the pan and plate together, gently lifting the cake pan to reveal the caramelized banana topping.
  10. Serve:
    Let the cake cool slightly before serving. You can enjoy it warm or at room temperature, on its own, or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Tips:

  • Make sure to use ripe bananas for the topping and a slightly overripe banana for the cake batter for the best flavor.
  • If you want an extra touch of spice, add ½ tsp of cinnamon or nutmeg to the cake batter.

Enjoy this rich and indulgent Upside-Down Banana Cake, a perfect dessert for banana lovers!

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