Banana Chocolate Chip Upside Down Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent yet healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Upside-Down Cake! This low-fat recipe features a luscious caramelized banana topping and a moist, delicious cake. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a special occasion, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and can even be baked as a loaf! Get ready for a taste sensation that's both guilt-free and incredibly satisfying.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 2837.6 kcal
Protein 82g
Rating 4.6 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Chocolate Chip Upside Down Cake

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How to Make Banana Chocolate Chip Upside Down Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. **Make the topping:** In the prepared pan, combine the brown sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture simmers for 45 seconds. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  3. Arrange banana slices in the cooled caramel, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
  4. **Make the cake batter:** In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Add the granulated sugar to the dry ingredients and mix well.
  6. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, egg, egg white, banana puree, sour cream, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  7. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  8. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  9. Carefully pour the batter over the banana topping in the pan, spreading evenly.
  10. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

106 g

Sugar

1365g

Fat

179g

Carbs

184g

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