BANANA UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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Provided by Theresa Hansen

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Banana     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large ripe bananas, sliced
1 1/2 cups cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Position rack in lowest third of oven and preheat to 350°F. Using electric mixer, cream brown sugar and butter in medium bowl until well mixed. Spread brown sugar mixture over bottom of 9-inch square baking dish with 2-inch high sides. Arrange banana slices atop brown sugar mixture, covering completely. Set cake pan aside.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in small bowl. Mix mashed bananas, buttermilk and vanilla in another small bowl. Using electric mixer, cream 1 1/4 cups sugar and shortening until fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add dry ingredients alternatively with buttermilk mixture, mixing until just combined. Pour batter over bananas in pan. Bake until cake pulls away from sides of pan and tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 5 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool slightly. Turn cake out onto plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

NIGHTMARE
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This is a great recipe for beginner bakers. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Wendy Batalo
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This cake is always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for birthday parties, potlucks, and even just for a weeknight dessert.


Momena Begum
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Alex Morrow
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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make and always delicious.


Kadiatu Mansaray
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy dessert.


Brenda Foster
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This is the best banana upside-down cake recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Mina Gharti
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful.


Nofisatu Omotoke
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This cake is a hit with everyone I've served it to. It's the perfect combination of sweet and gooey.


Meer aghakhan
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion.


S-K SHANI
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This is a great recipe for using up overripe bananas.


Michelle Perdue (Shelly)
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I made this cake for my family and they all loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful and the bananas were perfectly caramelized.


rms vijerathne
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the caramelized bananas on top.


Janet Lebekwe
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Hazel Solorio
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This is my go-to recipe for banana upside-down cake. It's always a success.


Erik J
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the gooey bananas and the moist cake.


Imthiyaz Abdhulrahman
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This banana upside-down cake is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The caramelized bananas on top are the perfect finishing touch.