Homemade Banana Upside-Down Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (2 sticks or 226g) unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (120ml) brown sugar
• 6 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1/2 cup (120ml) chopped walnuts (optional)

For the Cake: * 1 3/4 cups (218g) all-purpose flour * 2 teaspoons (10g) baking powder * 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) salt * 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar * 1 large egg * 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract * 1 cup (240ml) milk

Preparation Time:

• 20 minutes

Preparation Time:

• 30-35 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the granulated and brown sugars and stir until dissolved.
3. Pour the caramel mixture into the prepared pan and arrange the banana slices and chopped walnuts on top.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. In another large bowl, whisk together the remaining granulated sugar, egg, vanilla, and milk.
6. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
7. Pour the batter over the bananas and spread evenly.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 285 per serving
• Fat: 12g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 45g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and flavorful banana cake
• Sweet and caramelized bananas
• Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack

User Comments:

• "This cake was a hit at our family gathering! It's so easy to make and everyone loved it." - Sarah
• "The caramel topping is the best part! I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect." - Emily
• "I added some chocolate chips to the batter for an extra treat. It was delicious!" - Mike

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have a skillet, you can melt the butter and sugars in a microwave-safe bowl.
• To prevent the bananas from browning, you can sprinkle them with lemon juice before slicing.
• Serve the cake warm with whipped cream or ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.