Best 5 Upside Down Bananas Foster Cake Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a delectable journey as we delve into the realm of delectable desserts with this ultimate guide to crafting the perfect upside-down bananas foster cake. This delectable treat combines the heavenly flavors of caramelized bananas, a moist and fluffy cake batter, and a luscious bananas foster sauce, creating an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With this comprehensive guide, you'll discover the secrets to mastering this classic dessert, ensuring that every bite is a moment of pure indulgence. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together.

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BANANAS FOSTER UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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I grew up on Bananas Foster, so this recipe quickly caught my eye. Prep and cook times are estimated.

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup butter, softened and cut into pieces, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons dark rum
3 large bananas, yellow but firm with green tips, sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch pieces
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Place brown sugar, 1/4 cup of the butter and cinnamon in a small saucepan. Heat over medium low heat until butter is melted and mixture is smooth, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in rum and pour into a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • Arrange banana slices in circles over brown sugar mixture.
  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Place remaining 1/2 cup butter and sugar in a large bowl; beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating will after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • At low speed, beat in flour mixture in3 parts alternating with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Spoon and gently spread batter over bananas.
  • Bake 45-55 min or until cake is golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack 15 minute.
  • Run small knife around edge of cake; carefully invert cake onto serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.1, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 99.7, Sodium 336.2, Carbohydrate 76.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 52.3, Protein 5.1

BANANAS FOSTER UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon allspice
3 tablespoons dark rum
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 ripe bananas, sliced lengthwise
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 eggs, at room temperature
2 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the topping: Melt together the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, salt and allspice over medium-high heat in a 9- or 10-inch cast-iron skillet, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to a bubble and let the syrup cook until thick, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and carefully stir in the dark rum (see Cook's Note) and vanilla, then return the pan to the heat for 1 minute. Arrange the banana slices cut side down on top of the syrup.
  • For the cake: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  • Beat together the brown sugar, granulated sugar and butter in a stand mixer or electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well and scraping the bowl down after each addition. Beat in the mashed bananas and vanilla until incorporated. Beat in the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk in two additions, scraping down the bowl to ensure all the dry ingredients are incorporated.
  • Carefully, spread the batter over the top of the bananas in the skillet. Place a baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven to catch any spillage! Bake until a tester comes out with some moist crumbs sticking to it, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before running a paring knife along the sides and inverting onto a serving platter while still warm.

DOUBLE LAYER BANANAS FOSTER UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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Yummy cinnamon and rum spiked cake over fresh bananas and cinnamon and rum spiked caramel, layered with cinnamon and rum spiked cream cheese frosting....

Provided by under12parsecs

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 tablespoons dark rum
4 large bananas, sliced (ripe but still firm work best)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon rum extract
3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup sour cream, room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 -3 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon rum
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Melt butter, brown sugar and cinnamon over medium heat until the sugar begins to dissolve and become smooth. Add rum and cook 1 minute more. Divide evenly between 2 well-greased nine inch cake pans. Arrange banana slices in circles over the caramel.
  • Heat oven to 350*.
  • Cream sugar and butter on medium speed until very light and fluffy--about 10 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and rum extracts.
  • Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
  • At low speed, beat in flour in 3 parts alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour.
  • Spoon gently over bananas and spread to even the surface out. Bake 45-55 minutes til a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then carefully invert onto the wire rack to finish cooling.
  • Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and butter until very smooth. Beat in brown sugar and beat til smooth. Add rum, vanilla and cinnamon, then add powdered sugar to achieve spreading consistency and continue beating until smooth.
  • When cakes are completely cool, carefully, CAREFULLY place one layer on your cake plate. Top with a bit of your frosting, then carefully put the top layer on. Frost only the sides of the cake and leave the pretty little bananas peeking out on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696.1, Fat 28.7, SaturatedFat 17.3, Cholesterol 122.8, Sodium 413.2, Carbohydrate 104.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 80.2, Protein 5.7

BANANAS FOSTER UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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One of my dear friends, Frances, found this recipe in a Southern Living Magazine. She served it for dessert at our Christmas "Girls Night Out" get-together at her house. We all brought a covered dish, but this dessert took the prize. We go out the first Monday night of each month to a restaurant of our choice (we rotate it among ourselves each month). We always have a wonderful time together!

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup butter, softened and divided
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons rum
2 ripe bananas
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups baking mix
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake pecans in a single layer 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring once.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a lightly greased 10-inch cast-iron skillet or 9-inch round cake pan (with sides that are at least 2 inches high) over low heat. Remove from heat; stir in brown sugar and rum.
  • Cut bananas diagonally into 1/4 inch thick slices; arrange in concentric circles over brown sugar mixture. Sprinkle pecans over bananas.
  • Beat granulated sugar and remaining 1/4 cup butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Add milk and next 2 ingredients; beat just until blended. Beat in baking mix and cinnamon until blended, (Batter will be slightly lumpy). Pour batter over mixture in skillet. Place skillet on a foil-lined jelly-roll pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in skillet on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge to loosen. Invert onto a serving plate, spooning any topping in skillet over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 88.3, Sodium 473.9, Carbohydrate 75.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 53.6, Protein 6.3

BANANAS FOSTER UPSIDE DOWN BUNDT CAKE



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Make and share this Bananas Foster Upside Down Bundt Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 -4 bananas, sliced
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup spiced rum or 1/4 cup dark rum
16 1/2 ounces yellow cake mix
3 eggs
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 1/2 ounces vanilla pudding mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven tl 350. Grease bundt cake pan.
  • Put sliced bananas in bottom of bundt cake pan.
  • Make sauce by combining butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a skillet on medium heat. Stir constantly until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.
  • Slowly add the rum and heat thoroughly.
  • Stand back and with a long lighter, light the rum. Shake the pan a bit and let the flames die down. Remove from heat.
  • Pour over the bananas in the bundt cake pan.
  • Make the cake mix by combining the cake mix, eggs, water, vegetable oil, and pudding mix.
  • Pour over the bananas and sauce.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 33 to 36 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for at least an hour.
  • Flip onto your serving dish. Serve alone or with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.2, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 57.5, Sodium 364.9, Carbohydrate 62.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 44.7, Protein 3.7

Tips:

  • For the perfect caramelized banana topping, use ripe but firm bananas. Overripe bananas will become mushy when cooked.
  • To prevent the caramel from burning, cook it over medium heat and stir constantly. If the caramel starts to smoke, remove it from the heat immediately.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or saucepan to make the caramel. This will help to prevent hot spots and ensure that the caramel cooks evenly.
  • If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a regular non-stick skillet. Just be sure to grease the skillet well before adding the bananas and caramel.
  • Serve the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Upside-down bananas foster cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its caramelized banana topping and moist, flavorful cake, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this upside-down bananas foster cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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