Upside-Down Banana Cake

Here’s a delicious recipe for Upside-Down Banana Cake:

Ingredients

For the Topping:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2-3 ripe bananas, sliced

For the Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt
• 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Topping:
   • In a 9-inch round cake pan, melt the butter over low heat.
   • Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved. Remove from heat.
   • Arrange the banana slices in a single layer over the sugar mixture.
3. Make the Cake Batter:
   • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
   • Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the sour cream/yogurt, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Stir in the milk until smooth.
4. Assemble the Cake:
   • Pour the cake batter over the banana layer in the cake pan, spreading it evenly.
5. Bake:
   • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Invert:
   • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen it. Place a serving plate on top and carefully invert the cake onto the plate.
7. Serve:
   • Slice and enjoy your delicious Upside-Down Banana Cake warm or at room temperature!

Tips

• Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!
• You can add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra flavor.

Enjoy your baking!