Upside Down Banana Cake With Caramel Sauce
If you're a banana lover or a dessert fanatic, then you must try this delicious upside down banana cake with caramel sauce. The combination of moist banana cake with gooey caramel sauce is truly irresistible. This dessert is perfect for any occasion or just as a treat for yourself.
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the caramel sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate mixing bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Next, prepare the caramel sauce.
- Pour the caramel sauce on top of the bananas and spread it evenly.
- Pour the cake batter over the caramelized bananas and spread it evenly in the pan.
- Bake the cake for around 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before flipping it onto a serving plate. Serve warm with extra caramel sauce on top.
Caramel sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add brown sugar and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, stirring constantly until fully combined and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes before pouring over the bananas in the cake pan.
Variations:
There are several variations of this recipe that you can try:
- Instead of bananas, use other fruits such as pineapples or apples.
- Add chopped nuts or raisins to the cake batter for extra texture.
- Use different types of sugar such as honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar.
- Top the cake with whipped cream or ice cream.
Conclusion:
This upside down banana cake with caramel sauce is a must-try dessert that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth. It's easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. You can also experiment with different variations to suit your taste. Enjoy this cake warm with a scoop of ice cream or as it is. It's perfect for any occasion or just as a treat for yourself.