Banana Upside Down Skillet Cake

5 from 1 vote

This delightful dessert is sure to impress your friends and family with its caramelized banana goodness and moist texture.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Banana Cake, Banana Upside-Down

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings People

Calories 230kcal

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Once melted, add the brown sugar and stir until it dissolves and the mixture starts bubbling.
Carefully arrange the sliced bananas in a single layer over the caramel sauce in the skillet. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense cake.
Pour the cake batter over the banana layer in the skillet, spreading it evenly to cover the bananas. Smooth the top with a spatula to ensure an even surface.
Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the skillet for about 10 minutes. Carefully invert the skillet onto a serving plate, allowing the cake to release from the skillet and revealing the beautiful caramelized banana topping.
Serve the Banana Upside Down Skillet Cake warm or at room temperature. It pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Tips for making the perfect Banana Upside Down Skillet Cake

To ensure your Banana Upside Down Skillet Cake turns out perfectly every time, here are some helpful tips:

Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful they will be in the cake. Look for bananas with brown spots on the peel for the best results.
Properly measure the flour: Spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level it off with a knife. This ensures an accurate measurement and prevents a dense cake.
Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough and dense cake. Mix the ingredients until just combined to maintain a light and fluffy texture.
Use a cast iron skillet: A cast iron skillet provides even heat distribution and helps create a caramelized crust on the bananas.
Let the cake cool before inverting: Allowing the cake to cool for a few minutes in the skillet before inverting it onto a plate helps the caramel sauce set and prevents the cake from falling apart.