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Banana Upside Down Bundt Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Charlotte
  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This Banana Upside Down Cake offers a delightful twist on the classic pineapple version, combining sweet sliced bananas with a rich brown sugar and cinnamon topping beneath a moist yellow butter cake infused with banana pudding mix. Baked in a bundt pan, this dessert delivers a beautifully caramelized banana layer atop a tender, flavorful cake that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Banana Topping

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 5 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3–4 bananas, sliced

Cake Batter

  • 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow butter cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box banana pudding mix

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Liberally spray a bundt pan with nonstick spray to ensure easy release and set it aside.
  2. Arrange Banana Topping: Evenly layer the sliced bananas on the bottom of the prepared bundt pan to form the cake’s signature upside down topping.
  3. Make the Brown Sugar Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until the brown sugar starts to dissolve. Pour this mixture evenly over the layered bananas in the pan.
  4. Prepare Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the yellow butter cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and banana pudding mix. Mix thoroughly according to the cake mix package directions until smooth.
  5. Pour Batter Over Topping: Pour the cake batter over the banana topping in the bundt pan, spreading it into an even layer.
  6. Bake the Cake: Place the bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and place it on a cooling rack for one hour. After cooling, run a knife around the edges to loosen the cake.
  8. Invert the Cake: Carefully invert the bundt pan onto a serving plate to release the cake with the banana topping on top. If any bananas stick to the pan bottom, gently place them back onto the cake with your fingers.
  9. Store the Cake: Store your Banana Upside Down Bundt Cake at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Make sure to slice bananas evenly for consistent caramelization.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before inverting to avoid breakage.
  • Use a nonstick bundt pan or ensure thorough spraying to prevent sticking.
  • You can substitute banana pudding mix with vanilla pudding mix for a milder banana flavor.
  • For added texture, sprinkle chopped nuts over the banana topping before pouring the batter.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: banana upside down cake, bundt cake, banana dessert, caramelized banana cake, easy banana cake, banana pudding cake

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