Extra-moist banana upside-down cake
A simple, indulgent dessert and an absolute showstopper... this banana upside-down cake has everything to make you fall in love with it! When baked, the bananas become deliciously soft and lightly caramelized, while the cake remains incredibly moist. And the most satisfying moment? Unmolding it, when you turn it upside down to reveal the still-steaming top that makes you want to eat it right away. A generous, comforting cake, perfect for serving with an afternoon snack or ending a meal on a sweet, delicious note. Enjoy it while it's still warm!
Ingredients
6
Banana topping:
The cake:
Estimated cost: 6.11Euros€ (1.02€/serving)
Materials
- An 8-inch/20-cm-diameter cake pan
Preparation
Preparation10 min
Cook time40 min
Banana topping:
Melt some butter and pour it into the bottom of the mould. Make sure the edges of the tin are also greased. Sprinkle brown sugar over the entire surface.
Cut the bananas lengthwise and cover the entire surface of the bottom of the mould, cut side down (you can also cut the bananas into slices).
Cake batter:
Mix melted butter and sugar.
Add the egg, vanilla extract and salt and mix again.
Stir in the flour and baking powder.
Finally, stir in the milk.
Pour the batter into the tin, over the fruit.
Bake for 40 minutes at 350°F/180°C (preheated oven).
Gently turn the cake out onto a plate once it has cooled to lukewarm, and it's ready—you'll love this dessert!
FAQ ❓
How to adjust the amount of sugar?
The riper the bananas, the less sugar the cake will need. Adjust the amount accordingly (75 g of sugar for very ripe bananas; 100 g for just-ripe bananas).
Which fruit should you use?
You can use ripe or overripe bananas (as mentioned above, be sure to adjust the amount of sugar). You can also try our peach recipe, or experiment with seasonal fruit. It's best to use fruit that will release juice when cooked ;-).
How should you serve this banana upside-down cake?
Serve it at room temperature or lukewarm, but not cold!
How should you store banana upside-down cake?
Keep it refrigerated in an airtight container or wrapped in cling film.
When should you unmold the cake?
It's best to unmold it while the cake is still lukewarm, not cold!
Cookware
oven
Attributes
Keep refrigerated
Zero waste
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Juliette HessI have been creating culinary content for Petitchef since 2017.
I love travelling and discovering new dishes, trying out new food trends and exploring new restaurants.
I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
I’m currently preparing, filming and photographing your next recipe, and I hope you’ll enjoy it!
I love travelling and discovering new dishes, trying out new food trends and exploring new restaurants.
I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
I’m currently preparing, filming and photographing your next recipe, and I hope you’ll enjoy it!
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