Best 20 Banana Upside Down Cake Recipes

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Welcome to the exciting world of banana upside down cake, a classic dessert that has captivated taste buds for generations! This delectable treat is characterized by its moist banana cake base, topped with caramelized bananas and finished with a delightful maraschino cherry. As you embark on this culinary journey, we present to you a comprehensive guide to finding the perfect recipe for your banana upside down cake adventure. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, this article will equip you with valuable insights, tips, and techniques to ensure your next banana upside down cake is a mouthwatering masterpiece.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BANANA UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Easy and yummy. Bananas, brown sugar and pecans are baked under a banana cake mix. The pans are then inverted so the bananas end up on top!

Provided by Dana Campbell

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tablespoons butter, melted
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup chopped pecans
4 bananas, sliced
1 (18.25 ounce) package banana cake mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 (8 inch) pans. Combine butter and brown sugar, divide and spread evenly between the 2 pans. Sprinkle pecans evenly over both brown sugar mixtures, arrange banana slices evenly over each.
  • Prepare cake mix according to package instructions. Divide batter into the 2 pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Turn cakes upside down on a platter or plate, gently tap bottom and carefully remove pans, replacing caramel mixture that sticks to pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 287.7 mg, Sugar 34.7 g

BANANA UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Everyone will go bananas for this upside-down dessert! Even better than the dessert itself: The recipe makes two cakes, which means you get seconds.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
3 firm medium bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 2 cups)
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 medium bananas)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms and sides of 2 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray; line bottoms with cooking parchment paper.
  • In each cake pan, stir 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1 tablespoon water until well blended. Arrange banana slices to fit tightly together over brown sugar mixture in pans; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Spread 2 1/3 cups cake batter over banana slices in each pan.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Run knife around side of pans to loosen cakes. Cool pans on cooling rack 10 minutes. Place heatproof serving plate upside down over pan; turn plate and pan over. Remove pan. Repeat with remaining cake. Serve cakes warm. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

BANANA UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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For a fun and distinctive way to use bananas, try this banana upside down cake. Every time I serve this treat, someone requests the recipe. -Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup pecan halves
2 medium firm bananas, sliced
CAKE:
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup plain yogurt
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and butter; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook without stirring until sugar is dissolved. , Pour into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Sprinkle with pecans. Pour remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice into a small bowl; add bananas and stir carefully. Drain. Arrange bananas in a circular pattern over the pecans; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, eggs, lemon zest and vanilla; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Spoon over bananas. , Bake at 375° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pan; invert cake onto a serving plate. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

UPSIDE DOWN BANANA CAKE



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Because this starts with a cake mix, this is a fast and easy dessert to make. Plus, it uses up your ripe bananas and tastes great!-Lois Schlickau, Haven, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix
Whipped cream

Steps:

  • Place butter in a 9-in. square baking pan. Heat at 350° for 4-5 minutes or until melted; sprinkle with brown sugar. Arrange bananas in pan; set aside. Prepare cake mix according to package directions; pour over bananas., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately invert cake onto a serving platter. Let stand for 5 minutes; remove pan. Serve warm with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts :

PINEAPPLE-BANANA UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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My neighbor made this delicious cake. The cake is moist and has a crisp edge because it is cooked in a cast-iron skillet. She got the recipe from the Jan Feb 2004 Cooking Light magazine.

Provided by Mrs.Habu

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pineapple slices in juice, undrained
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 ripe banana, mashed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Melt butter in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet and sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Drain pineapple slices over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup juice.
  • Place 1 pineapple ring in center of skillet Cut remaining pineapple rings in half and arrange around the center pineapple ring.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and the salt.
  • Combine reserved juice, banana, oil, and egg and stir with a whisk.
  • Add pineapple juice mixture to flour mixture, stirring until combined.
  • Pour over the pineapple, into the skillet.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Invert onto a wire rack and serve while still warm or at room temperature.

PINEAPPLE STRAWBERRY BANANA UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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I came up with this recipe by combining three family favorites. The topping is basic pineapple upside down cake with the addition of strawberries. The cake is yellow cake mix with bananas added with a touch of cinnamon. Pure delight in every bite.

Provided by Grace Pulley

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c butter, melted
1 1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed divided use
1-20 oz canned crushed pineapple, drained (juice reserved)
2 c chopped fresh strawberries
1 box yellow cake mix (18-3/4 ozs.)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 ripe medium size bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
1/2 c vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 c water (add enough water to the reserved pineapple juice to make the one cup water)

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare your 13x9-1/2x2 inch cake by either greasing the sides with butter or using cooking spray such as Pam. Place the butter in your cake pan and place it in the oven while your oven is preheating at 350 degrees so that your butter melts. Once butter is melted remove pan from oven and sprinkle one cup of the brown sugar evenly over the bottom of your pan.
  • 2. Now spoon crushed pineapple evenly over the bottom of the pan. Add the chopped strawberries evenly over the pineapple layer and set aside until cake batter is prepared.
  • 3. In a large mixing bowl place the dry cake mix, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add mashed bananas, 1 cup water/pineapple juice mix, oil, and eggs. Blend with an electric mixer for one minute. Stop mixer and scrap down side of bowl with rubber spatula. Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed until well blended, scraping sides again if needed.
  • 4. Pour batter evenly over the fruit layer in your baking pan. Place on center rack in your oven.
  • 5. Bake until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand about 5 minutes for topping to set; then turn cake onto a large serving platter or a cookie sheet. Serve cake pieces with a dollop of whipped cream if desired. This cake is good both warm or cold. Enjoy!!

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.

BANANA-PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Make and share this Banana-Pineapple Upside-Down Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Linky

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 1 8 inch square cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/8 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 banana, mashed
1 cup crushed pineapple
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1/3 cup butter
2/3 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar, add beaten egg.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt, add gradually with milk to butter mixture. Fold in mashed banana.
  • Melt butter and sprinkle brown sugar through it on bottom of pan, 8 inches square or small angel food pan.
  • Add well drained crushed pineapple and chopped nuts. Pour batter over this mixture and bake in pre-heated oven of 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.

SLOW COOKER BANANA UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, in small pieces, plus more for the cooker
3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, plus for lining the cooker
3 tablespoons dark rum
2 pounds ripe medium bananas (about 6), peeled and halved lengthwise
3/4 cups cake flour
3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (1/2 stick)
2/3 cups sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
2 tablespoons whole milk, at room temperature
Ice cream for serving

Steps:

  • Bananas: Butter the inside of a slow cooker, line completely with foil, and then butter the foil. Turn on to HIGH. Sprinkle butter, brown sugar and rum over the foil on the bottom of the slow cooker. Cover the bottom with the banana halves, cut side down, in a slightly overlapping pattern. Press the bananas into the sugar
  • Cake: Sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into a large bowl; then whisk to combine evenly.
  • In another bowl, slowly beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until just blended. Raise the speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally, about 10 minutes. Beat in the egg and then the yolk, allowing each to be fully incorporated before adding the next.
  • While mixing slowly, add the flour mixture to the butter in 3 parts, alternating with the milk in 2 parts, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix briefly at medium speed to make a smooth batter.
  • Pour the batter over the bananas and smooth with a spatula to even it out. Lay a doubled length of paper towel from end to end over the top of the slow cooker, to line the lid and create a tighter seal. (See note.) Cover the cake tightly with the lid and continue to cook on HIGH, until the cake begins to brown slightly on the sides and springs back when touched in the middle, about 3 1/2 hours. Turn off the slow cooker and let the cake set, about 20 minutes more.
  • Using the foil, lift the cake from the slow cooker; set on the counter to cool, about 30 minutes more. Fold back the foil, and carefully invert cake onto a platter so you can see the caramelized bananas.
  • Slice or spoon cake into bowls and serve with ice cream, if desired.

PINEAPPLE-BANANA UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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This is delicious. most people do not put bananas in their upside down cake, but everyone I know seems to just love it. it also, makes a beautiful presentation at Christmas time, if you use red and green maraschino cherries.

Provided by taillightsinsightbb

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks
3 -4 sliced round bananas
1 (8 ounce) jar maraschino cherries (halved or whole)
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt 1/2 cup butter, in a baking dish in the oven.
  • Add brown sugar with the butter.
  • After brown sugar blends into the butter, remove from the oven.
  • Arrange drained pineapple chunks and banana slices in a checker-board fashion in the baking dish.
  • Put maraschino cherries in between the pineapple and bananas.
  • Also add some pecans, chopped if desired.
  • Mix batter for a 2-layer (18. 25 oz.) cake and pour over all in the dish.
  • Bake in a preheated 350°F, 40-50 minutes.
  • Remove from dish to cool.
  • I used a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.

SLOW COOKER BANANA UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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I have just discovered the wonder of the slow cooker, and found this recipe online. You can make dessert in a slow cooker, too? Indeed you can, and this is an excellent one to try. My husband raved about it and finished it off in less than 24 hours. He loved the caramelized edges, while I particularly enjoyed the delicious cake. I did not find it too spicy, but actually a good compliment to the sweetness of the bananas.

Provided by Foxxyladyone

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, in small pieces, plus more for the cooker
3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, plus for lining the cooker
3 tablespoons dark rum
2 lbs ripe medium bananas, peeled and halved lengthwise (about 6)
3/4 cup cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 1/4 teaspoons fine salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (1/2 stick)
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
2 tablespoons whole milk, at room temperature
ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Bananas: Butter the inside of a slow cooker, line completely with foil, and then butter the foil. Turn on to HIGH. Sprinkle butter, brown sugar and rum over the foil on the bottom of the slow cooker. Cover the bottom with the banana halves, cut side down, in a slightly overlapping pattern. Press the bananas into the sugar
  • Cake: Sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into a large bowl; then whisk to combine evenly.
  • In another bowl, slowly beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until just blended. Raise the speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally, about 10 minutes. Beat in the egg and then the yolk, allowing each to be fully incorporated before adding the next.
  • While mixing slowly, add the flour mixture to the butter in 3 parts, alternating with the milk in 2 parts, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix briefly at medium speed to make a smooth batter.
  • Pour the batter over the bananas and smooth with a spatula to even it out. Lay a doubled length of paper towel from end to end over the top of the slow cooker, to line the lid and create a tighter seal. (See note.) Cover the cake tightly with the lid and continue to cook on HIGH, until the cake begins to brown slightly on the sides and springs back when touched in the middle, about 3 1/2 hours. Turn off the slow cooker and let the cake set, about 20 minutes more.
  • Using the foil, lift the cake from the slow cooker; set on the counter to cool, about 30 minutes more. Fold back the foil, and carefully invert cake onto a platter so you can see the caramelized bananas.
  • Slice or spoon cake into bowls and serve with ice cream, if desired.

DOUBLE BANANA UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Make and share this Double Banana Upside-Down Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 350 degrees.
  • With electric mixer, cream brown sugar and butter. Spread mixture over bottom of a 9 inch square baking dish with 2 inch high sides. Arrange sliced bananas on top of mixture, covering completely. Set aside.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a small bowl.
  • Mix mashed bananas, buttermilk and vanilla in another small bowl.
  • Using an electric mixer, cream 1 1/4 cups sugar and shortening until fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each adition. Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Pour batter over bananas in pan. Bake until cake pulls away from sides of pan and a pick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean, about 1 hour and 5 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • Turn cake onto serving plate.

BANANA SKILLET UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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My grandmother gave me my first cast iron skillet, and I've been cooking and baking with it ever since. Sometimes I add drained maraschino cherries to this banana skillet dessert and serve it with a ice cream. -Terri Merritts, Nashville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (14 ounces) banana quick bread and muffin mix
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 medium bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Prepare banana bread batter according to package directions; stir in walnuts., In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, melt butter over medium heat; stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Add lemon juice; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Arrange bananas in a single layer over brown sugar mixture; sprinkle with coconut., Spoon prepared batter over coconut. Bake until dark golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BANANA COCONUT UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Number Of Ingredients 10

1 yellow cake mix
3 eggs
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup water
6 bananas sliced into 1/4 inch slices
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 Tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray 2 (8 inch) round cake pans with cooking spray. With an electric mixer, beat cake mix, eggs, oil, water, and sour cream on low until combined. Beat on high for an additional 2 minutes. Cover bottom of both cake pans with banana slices. In a small saucepan melt butter. Add brown sugar and lemon juice and heat until dissolved. Pour half of the brown sugar mixture into each of the 2 round cake pans over the bananas. Sprinkle coconut over the brown sugar mixture and bananas. Split cake batter, and distribute over the coconut into both pans. Bake 35-40 minutes or until toothpick in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes. While it's still pretty warm, flip cake pans onto serving dishes. The cake should slide right out!

CHOCOLATE PBJ BANANA UPSIDE DOWN DUMP CAKE



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This is definitely not your traditional dump cake! The orange marmalade blended lovely with the peanut butter and bananas. Super easy to make, this is great to take along to a summer cookout!

Provided by Becky Hudgins

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box fudge or devil food chocolate cake mix
1 c brown sugar
1 stick soft butter
3/4 c peanut butter
1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate morsels
3/4 c jelly or preserves (I used orange marmalade)
3 small bananas

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Mix cake as directed on the box. Set aside.
  • 3. Spray a 9x13 pan with butter cooking spray.
  • 4. In a small bowl cream the butter and brown sugar. Spread the mixture on the bottom of the baking dish.
  • 5. Slice the bananas long way and cut in half and arrange in bottom of pan. Put peanut butter by the teaspoons on the bottom of the pan. Arrange the jelly in open areas. Toss in chocolate morsels. Pour cake batter over the ingredients.
  • 6. Bake for 45 mins or until knife inserted comes out clean.
  • 7. Let the cake cool about 10 minutes and loosen the sides and invert onto a platter.
  • 8. If you want a more moist and gooey Dump Cake mix 6 tbsp butter, 1/2 c brown sugar and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract and heat in microwave for 45 seconds and pour over cake.
  • 9. Cut into squares and serve.

BANANA WALNUT UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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Make and share this Banana Walnut Upside Down Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup walnuts, chopped, toasted
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup tbsps butter, softened
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla, extact
6 tablespoons milk
4 large ripe bananas, sliced
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg

Steps:

  • toast walnuts.set aside to cool.
  • combine brown sugar and 1/4 cup butter in heavy pan -- stir over low heat till butter melts -- and ingredients are well blended.
  • pour into a 9" cake pan with 2" high sides --
  • spead to coat the bottom of the pan --
  • pour maple syrup over sugar mixture --
  • sprinkle walnuts evenly over this.
  • place banana slices in circles over the nuts, overlapping slightly, and covering the bottom --
  • whisk dry ingredients to blend --
  • in another bowl, beat sugar and butter in bowl and add to dry ingredients alternately with milk.
  • spoon batter over bananas and bake for approximately 30 minutes --
  • run a butter knife around sides --
  • cool on rack for about 30 minutes.
  • invert onto serving plate.leave pan on about 3 minutes.
  • life off pan --
  • serve warm with whipped topping if desired.

BANANA UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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This recipe comes from the WSU Extensoin Office. It is super easy because you use a packaged cake mix.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
6 bananas, sliced
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package banana cake mix or 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*. Grease and flour 2 (8") round cake pans or a 9x13" casserole. Combine butter and brown sugar, divide and spread evenly between the 2 pans or spread it all in 9x13 pan. Sprinkle pecans evenly over brown sugar mixture. Arrange banana slices evenly over pecans. Prepare cake mix according to package instructions. Divide batter into the 2 pans (or pour evenly over pecans in 9x13). Bake 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Turn cake(s) upside down on a platter or plate, gently tap bottom and carefully remove pans, replacing caramel mixture that sticks to pan. A few pear slices can be added to bananas for extra flavor.

VEGAN BANANA UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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Make and share this Vegan Banana Upside Down Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KMuchetti

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon vegan margarine
1/2 cup pecan halves
2 medium firm bananas, sliced
3 mashed ripe bananas
1 cup raw sugar
1 cup soymilk
egg replacement equivalent to 2 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, lemon juice and butter; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook without stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour 1/2 of the mixture into a cake pan. Cover evenly with nuts.
  • Slices the two medium size banana and place in a bowl. Pour remaining mixture over the bananas and toss to coat. Arrange bananas in circular fashion in bottom of cake pan. Set aside.
  • Combine wet ingredients in an medium sized bowl. Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredient bowl. Stir to combine. Pour cake batter in cake pan over arranged bananas.
  • Preheat oven to 350. Bake for 50 minuet or until tooth pick comes out clean form the center. Let cool in cake pan for 10 minuets. Loosen edges with knife and turn out onto serving plate. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.5, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 299, Carbohydrate 82, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 47.9, Protein 6

CARAMEL BANANA UPSIDE DOWN CROCK POT CAKE



caramel banana upside down crock pot cake image

was craving cake , but it was 113 degrees outside & didnt want to heat up the kitchen & this is what i came up with...family loved it

Provided by marcee loyd

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3-4 ripe bananas
1 stick butter
3/4 c brown sugar
1 box yellow or white cake mix mixed as per instructions
1/4 tsp ginger
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. Turn crockpot on high. brush bottom & sides of crockpot with butter & line with foil( this will help remove it when its done), brush the foil with butter as well slice butter into pats & place in the bottom of foil liner, sprinkle brown sugar over & then place bananas cut side down. Mix cake mix according to pkg directions & add the ginger, cinnamon & nutmeg. pour over bananas. Place a dbl length of dry paper towels (**)over the TOP of crockpot rim & a sheet of foil to seal it in , place lid on tight & cook for 2- 2 1/2 hrs...check after 2...the sides should be brown & when you touch the center of the cake it should spring back. turn crockpot off & using the foil remove the cake & set aside to cool for 30 min. after cooling take a plate & place over the cake & invert it , remove foil serve & enjoy ** since a crockpot cooks with moist heat the paper towels will help absorb excess moisture & keep it from making the top of the cake soggy

BANANA UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



Banana Upside-Down Cake image

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.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Grease and flour the pan: This will help the cake come out of the pan easily.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven: This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the cake from burning.
  • Cook the bananas and butter mixture over medium heat: This will help caramelize the bananas and give them a delicious flavor.
  • Pour the batter over the bananas and butter mixture carefully: You don't want to disturb the bananas.
  • Bake the cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes: Or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool for 5-10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate: This will help prevent the cake from breaking.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature: It's delicious either way!

Conclusion:

Banana upside-down cake is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist, flavorful cake and caramelized bananas, it's sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give this banana upside-down cake recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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