Bananas Foster Upside-Down Cake

Bananas Foster is a classic New Orleans dessert that was created in the 1950s. It was named after Richard Foster, a local businessman. The dish became popular for its delicious combination of caramelized bananas, rum, and vanilla ice cream. The Bananas Foster Upside-Down Cake is a twist on this classic dessert, combining the flavors of bananas foster with a moist and fluffy cake.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Bananas Foster Upside-Down Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 6 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 3 medium Ripe bananas
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved. Pour the mixture into the greased cake pan.
3. Slice the bananas into 1/4-inch thick rounds and arrange them on top of the brown sugar mixture in the cake pan.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. In a separate large bowl, cream together the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
7. Pour the batter over the bananas in the cake pan, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, invert the cake onto a serving plate and let it cool completely.
10. Serve the cake warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 53g18%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.