CARAMEL-WALNUT UPSIDE-DOWN BANANA CAKE

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This is a new take on the standard pineapple upside-down cake. Brown sugar caramel and walnuts top a super moist banana cake. From the March 2008 issue on Bon Appetit.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h26m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

nonstick vegetable cooking spray
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup golden brown sugar (packed)
3 tablespoons dark corn syrup (Karo)
3/4 cup walnut halves or 3/4 cup walnut pieces
1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup golden brown sugar (packed)
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed very ripe banana (2 to 3 large)
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon dark rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Topping.
  • Spray 8 inch round cake pan with 2 inch high sides with nonstick spray.
  • Bring butter,sugar and corn syrup to boil in medium saucepan, stirring constantly until butter melts:boil for 1 minute.
  • Stir in nuts;spread topping in prepared pan and let cool completely.
  • Cake.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sift first four ingredients into medium bowl.
  • Using electric mixer, beat butter and both sugars in large bowl until blended.
  • Beat in eggs 1 at a time, then mashed bananas,sour cream,rum and vanilla.
  • Beat in dry ingredients just until combined.
  • Spoon batter into pan.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 55 minutes.
  • Cool 15 minutes.
  • Cut around cake and place platter over pan. Holding pan and platter together, turn over.
  • Let stand 5 minutes then gently lift off pan.
  • Cool at least 15 minutes for topping to set.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Divya Joshi
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This cake is so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a bakery. I'll definitely be making this again.


Laray Garmon
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I'm not a huge fan of bananas, but I loved this cake. The caramel sauce is the perfect complement to the banana flavor.


Lordlin Siaw
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This cake is a must-try for any banana lover. The combination of caramel, walnuts, and bananas is divine.


Ali Issa
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This cake is amazing! The caramel sauce is so rich and decadent, and the banana cake is moist and flavorful.


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I love this cake! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Shezad Shezad
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This cake was a complete disaster. The caramel sauce burned and the cake was raw in the middle.


Amanullah Arman
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Zingce Soko
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This cake is very dense and moist. I think it would be better with a little more baking powder.


Falak bunny
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I had some trouble getting the caramel sauce to spread evenly over the bananas, but the cake still tasted good.


Ajadur Rahman
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


CXV ANIMATIONS
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. My family loved it!


Hubert Mangali
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This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the combination of the bananas, caramel, and walnuts.


Steel G
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The caramel sauce is to die for.


Naim Sohel
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for beginner bakers and experienced bakers alike.


Anna Jackson
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This cake was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the sweet and gooey caramel topping and the moist, flavorful banana cake. I will definitely be making this again.