Banana upside down cake
Banana Upside Down Cake is a simple, comforting treat that’s both easy to make and absolutely delicious. Sweet, caramelized bananas on top of a soft, moist cake make every bite irresistible. Perfect for breakfast, tea, or dessert!
Servings 12 Pieces
Ingredients
For the topping:
- 2 bananas
- 1/2 cup brown or golden sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
For the cake
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 ripe banana mashed
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar or extract
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a round baking tray with parchment paper. In a small pan, melt the butter with the brown sugar for a few minutes, then pour and spread evenly at the bottom of the tray.
- Slice the 2 bananas and arrange them neatly on top of the sugar-butter layer.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with sugar until fluffy. Add the vegetable oil, mashed banana, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder, and milk. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually fold in the flour until everything is well combined.
- Pour the batter evenly over the banana slices.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and carefully flip the cake onto a serving plate, then peel off the parchment paper.
- Serve warm or cold—both are delicious!