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Banana Upside Down Cake

Moist Banana Upside Down Cake That Will Brighten Your Day

Enjoy this Moist Banana Upside Down Cake, a delightful twist on the classic, featuring whole wheat flour and a rich caramel glaze.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • ½ cup butter softened; can substitute with margarine
  • 1 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can be swapped with gluten-free flour blends
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour can completely replace all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt can be replaced with sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3-4 pieces bananas ripe, sliced
  • 1 cup chopped pecans can be substituted with walnuts
For the Caramel Glaze
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream can substitute with coconut cream

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • 9-inch round baking dish
  • large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Banana Upside Down Cake
  1. Start by melting 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add 1 cup of brown sugar and stir continuously until the mixture is completely dissolved and bubbling gently—about 2-3 minutes. Pour this warm caramel into a greased 9-inch round baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
  2. Slice 3-4 ripe bananas into thick rounds and gently arrange them over the caramel layer in the baking dish. Ensure the banana slices are slightly overlapping for a beautiful presentation.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together ½ cup of softened butter and 1 cup of brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy—about 3-4 minutes. Add in 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with ¾ cup of Greek yogurt. Mix until just combined.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Carefully pour the batter over the arranged bananas in the baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen the cake. Place a serving plate on top of the baking dish and quickly invert it to flip the cake.
  7. If desired, prepare a quick caramel glaze by melting ¼ cup of butter, ½ cup of brown sugar, and ¼ cup of heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until smooth and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and handle the batter gently to avoid a dense cake. Cool slightly before inverting for the best presentation.

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