Banana Upside-Down Cake

Health score
1%
Banana Upside-Down Cake
90 min.
12
295kcal

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Banana Upside-Down Cake: A Decadent Dessert for Twelve

Indulge your taste buds with this delectable Banana Upside-Down Cake, a classic dessert that's perfect for gatherings and celebrations. This scrumptious treat, which serves twelve, combines the natural sweetness of bananas with the rich flavors of brown sugar and pecans, all baked to perfection in a moist and fluffy cake. With a caloric breakdown that's surprisingly balanced, this dessert offers a guilt-free option for those watching their waistlines.

Preparing this cake is a breeze, requiring just 90 minutes from start to finish. The recipe calls for simple, readily available ingredients, including a package of banana cake mix, making it an accessible dessert for both novice and experienced bakers. The best part? The impressive presentation - with its caramelized bananas and pecans - will have your guests believing you spent hours in the kitchen.

Whether you're looking to impress at a dinner party or simply satisfy a sweet tooth, this Banana Upside-Down Cake is sure to be a hit. So, grab your mixing bowls and get ready to bake a masterpiece!

Ingredients

  •  banana sliced
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar 
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped
  • 18.3 ounce duncan hines classic decadent cake mix 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 (8 inch) pans.
  2. Combine butter and brown sugar, divide and spread evenly between the 2 pans.
  3. Sprinkle pecans evenly over both brown sugar mixtures, arrange banana slices evenly over each.
  4. Prepare cake mix according to package instructions. Divide batter into the 2 pans.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Turn cakes upside down on a platter or plate, gently tap bottom and carefully remove pans, replacing caramel mixture that sticks to pan.

Nutrition Facts

Calories295kcal
Protein3.51%
Fat25.95%
Carbs70.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.56
Glycemic Load
4.37
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.3691303885501%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.49mg
Delphinidin
0.33mg
Catechin
2.73mg
Epigallocatechin
0.26mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:295.07kcal
14.75%
Fat:8.78g
13.5%
Saturated Fat:3.57g
22.28%
Carbohydrates:53.66g
17.89%
Net Carbohydrates:51.73g
18.81%
Sugar:32.02g
35.57%
Cholesterol:10.03mg
3.34%
Sodium:331.75mg
14.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.67g
5.34%
Manganese:0.4mg
20.24%
Phosphorus:168.02mg
16.8%
Calcium:108.3mg
10.83%
Folate:39.28µg
9.82%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.06%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.49%
Fiber:1.93g
7.73%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.63%
Vitamin B3:1.36mg
6.78%
Selenium:4.43µg
6.33%
Iron:1.12mg
6.24%
Copper:0.12mg
6.22%
Potassium:199.48mg
5.7%
Magnesium:21.78mg
5.44%
Vitamin C:3.47mg
4.21%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.91%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.15%
Zinc:0.47mg
3.13%
Vitamin A:144.34IU
2.89%
Vitamin K:1.85µg
1.76%
Source:Allrecipes