Bananas Foster Upside Down Cake Recipe

Ingredients for Bananas Foster Upside Down Cake

• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• Ground Cinnamon
• Dark Rum
• 3 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• Vanilla Extract
• All Purpose Flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream

How to Make Bananas Foster Upside Down Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of the softened butter, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
3. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until butter is melted and the mixture is smooth and bubbly.
4. Stir in 2 tablespoons of dark rum (optional).
5. Pour the brown sugar mixture into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
6. Arrange banana slices in a circular pattern over the brown sugar mixture.
7. In a large bowl, cream together the remaining 1/2 cup (1/2 stick) softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
8. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
9. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
10. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
11. Gently spoon the batter over the bananas, spreading evenly.
12. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
13. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
14. Run a small knife or spatula around the edges of the cake to loosen it.
15. Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate.
16. Serve warm and enjoy!