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Upside-Down Banana Bread Cake
This Upside-Down Banana Bread Cake is a moist, delectable indulgence!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs
Servings: 10
Calories: 275 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter for a lighter version, use 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar reduce to 1/2 cup for less sweetness
- 2 to 3 medium/large ripe bananas sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 1 large egg preferably organic
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar or substitute with honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup avocado oil or melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt nonfat or lowfat
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas from about 2 medium bananas
- 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal, and lightly grease with cooking spray.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in 3/4 cup brown sugar and cook, whisking constantly until bubbles form. Let it bubble for about 30 seconds, then pour into the prepared pan.
- Arrange the banana slices in a single layer over the caramel sauce, leaving a small space between each slice for even caramelization.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, granulated sugar, oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix in the mashed bananas.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not to overmix.
- Gently pour the batter over the banana slices in the pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 3 hours to ensure the caramel sets properly.
- To serve, lift the cake out of the pan using the parchment overhang, place a serving plate on top of the cake, and invert it so the caramelized bananas are on top.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
275kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
127mg
(5%)
Potassium
157mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
318IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 318IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.