Upside-Down Toffee Banana Cake

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 0
Upside-Down Toffee Banana Cake, a decadent dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings
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Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1h 5min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup caster sugar
1 cup water
2 medium bananas , sliced thinly
2 eggs , beaten lightly
2/3 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup plain flour
1/3 cup wholemeal self-rising flour
2 teaspoons mixed spice
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 cup mashed over-ripe banana

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
604
Sugar
60g
Fat
30g
Upside-Down Toffee Banana Cake is a lip-smacking dessert that will tantalize your taste buds. With the perfect blend of banana and toffee flavors, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The toffee and sliced bananas on the bottom of the cake caramelizes in the oven, creating a sweet and sticky topping. The spongy cake on top is light and airy, with a subtle banana flavor throughout. This cake is perfect for a special occasion or as a dessert during family gatherings.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
2.Grease a 20cm cake tin and line the base with baking paper.
3.In a saucepan, combine caster sugar and water and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
4.Add sliced bananas and stir for 2 minutes.
5.Arrange the bananas in the base of the cake tin with the help of a fork.
6.In a mixing bowl, combine the beaten eggs, vegetable oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
7.Beat well until creamy and add both flours, mixed spice, and bicarbonate of soda.
8.Mix well again and fold in mashed banana.
9.Pour the mixture over the bananas and smooth the surface.
10.Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
11.Cool the cake in the tin for 10 minutes.
12.Turn the cake out onto a plate and let it cool for a further 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

Upside-Down Toffee Banana Cake is a heavenly combination of sweet toffee, ripe banana, and fluffy cake.

It’s perfect for dessert, tea time, or any occasion.

This cake is ideal for those with a sweet tooth.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar, so it’s best to enjoy it in moderation.

It’s not recommended for people who are on strict diet plans or have diabetes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Bananas are an excellent source of dietary fiber, Vitamin C, and potassium that promote gut health, reduce the risk of heart disease, and lower blood pressure.
Wholemeal flour is a good source of fiber and helps improve digestion, regulate blood sugar, and lower cholesterol.

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