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Banana Upside-Down Chocolate Cake

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Banana Upside-Down Chocolate Cake

 

 

Ingredients:

For the Caramelized Bananas:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 4-5 ripe bananas, halved lengthwise

For the Chocolate Cake:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup hot water

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Caramelize the Bananas:
    • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
    • Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved and bubbly.
    • Pour the caramel mixture into the bottom of the prepared cake pan.
    • Arrange the banana halves, cut side down, over the caramel in a single layer.
  3. Prepare the Chocolate Cake Batter:
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
    • Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
    • Gradually add the hot water, mixing until the batter is smooth.
  4. Assemble the Cake:
    • Pour the chocolate cake batter evenly over the caramelized bananas in the cake pan.
  5. Bake the Cake:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
    • Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
  6. Invert the Cake:
    • Run a knife around the edges of the cake to loosen it from the pan.
    • Place a serving plate upside down over the pan, then carefully invert the cake onto the plate.
    • Let the cake sit for a few minutes before lifting the pan off.
  7. Serve:
    • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature. Optionally, you can top it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy your homemade banana upside-down chocolate cake!

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