Banana Upside-Down Cake Recipe
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Banana Upside-Down Cake

By: Ruth Andrewson  
"For a fun and distinctive way to use bananas, Ruth Andrewson of Leavenworth, Washington recommends this version. 'Every time I serve this treat, someone requests the recipe,' she says."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves
  • 2 medium firm bananas. sliced
  • CAKE:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cold butter or margarine
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and butter; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook without stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Arrange pecans on top with flat side up. Pour remaining lemon juice into a small bowl; add bananas and stir carefully. Drain. Arrange bananas in a circular pattern over the pecans; set aside. in a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine yogurt, eggs, lemon peel and vanilla; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Spoon over bananas. Bake at 375 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pan; invert cake onto a serving plate. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2007 by TEXSUE 
This was a great recipe, even though I didn't follow the directions, and I hate it when people... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2007 by SABATRO 
This makes a good, moist cake with the right hint of lemon to offset the sweetness. An... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2009 by susycooks4ki 
OMG!!!!this was my first time baking banana upside-down cake and it was delicious, everybody... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by LWSOURPATCH 
This was a good simple recipe. I didn't do the upside-down part, even though that seems to be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2007 by CookieMonster 
DELICIOUS!! Do not hesitate to try this recipe, you will love it! I baked this for our Sunday... MORE

 
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