Killer Upside Down Banana Walnut Cake

Dive into the decadence of this Killer Upside Down Banana Walnut Cake, a show-stopping dessert that combines caramelized banana slices, a moist, spiced banana cake, and the satisfying crunch of toasted walnuts. Perfectly golden and rich, this cake starts with a buttery brown sugar glaze, creating a luscious layer of bananas that caramelize to perfection as it bakes. The fluffy batter, infused with sweet mashed banana, cinnamon, and buttermilk, delivers a tender crumb, while walnuts add depth and texture to every bite. This simple yet impressive recipe is as easy to make as it is to eat and comes together in under an hour. Ideal for special occasions or as a comforting treat with a cup of coffee, this cake will have everyone asking for seconds. Turn your baking game upside down with this irresistible twist on a classic flavor pairing!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas
• 115 grams unsalted butter
• 150 grams brown sugar
• 150 grams granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 200 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 120 ml buttermilk
• 100 grams walnuts

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

Peel 2 of the bananas and slice them lengthwise or into thin rounds, depending on your preferred presentation. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, melt 55 grams of unsalted butter. Stir in the brown sugar and cook over medium heat until it bubbles and becomes smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Pour this mixture into the prepared cake pan and arrange the banana slices neatly on top.

Step 4

Chop the walnuts roughly and set aside.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, cream together the remaining 60 grams of butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then add the vanilla extract.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 7

Peel and mash the remaining banana. Add the mashed banana to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.

Step 8

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 9

Fold in the chopped walnuts gently with a spatula.

Step 10

Pour the batter over the banana slices and caramel in the cake pan, spreading it evenly with the spatula.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 12

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting it onto a plate. Gently remove the parchment paper.

Step 13

Slice, serve warm, and enjoy your killer upside-down banana walnut cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1208.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3776.4

Total Fat 170.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 47.4g
Cholesterol 268.3mg	0%
Sodium 1866.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 555.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.8g	0%
Total Sugars 347.9g
Protein 44.7g	0%

Vitamin D 64.4IU	0%
Calcium 460.7mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 2325.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.1%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 56.4%