Banana-Pecan and Dulce de Leche Upside Down Cake
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt
- ½ cup milk
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- ¼ cup dulce de leche or arequipe
Instructions
- Place a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a round cake pan.
- To make the topping: Heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and sugar, cook stirring occasionally, until itu2019s browned, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and add the pecans. Pour the butter-sugar mixture into the cake pan. Using a rubber spatula, spread the mixture out so it to covers the bottom of the pan.
- Arrange banana slices evenly. Press the slices into the butter-sugar mixture.
- To make the cake: Using a sieve over a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl with a hand-held electric mixer, combine the butter and sugar and mix at a low speed until just incorporated. Raise the speed to high and mix until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. (Occasionally turn the mixer off, and scrape the sides of the bowl down with a rubber spatula.)
- Add the eggs one at time, waiting for each one to be fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Reduce the speed of the mixer to low. Add the flour mixture, milk, dulce de leche and banana. Raise the speed to medium and mix briefly until a smooth batter is formed.
- Pour the batter over the banana layer, distributing evenly. Bake the cake, rotating the pan once during cooking, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove the cake from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edge of the pan to release the cake. Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate.
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Hola everyone,
If you are searching for that one great banana cake recipe, the one that will always impress people, taste great, is easy to throw together yet so hard to mess up, then this is the cake for you.
A couple of weeks ago I was feeling guilty about the ripe bananas sitting on my counter that were about to go bad, so I made this Banana-Pecan and Dulce de Leche Upside Down Cake... and it was soooo delicious. Upside Down Cake is best served warm and even better with vanilla ice cream.
I can't wait to make it again. Buen provecho!
Oysterculture
I meant to say "Thank You" which of course I do, but its the extra running I'm thinking about.
Oysterculture
Oh my gosh, This looks absolutely incredible, and guaranteed to get me in trouble! I'm not sure I should I think you.
Faith
This looks sooooo good Erica! I love the brown sugar topping and how it melts over the cake -- beautiful!
Erica
Thank you all for taking the time to leave a comment! I truly appreciate it!
Diana@Spain in Iowa
Oh my Erica, I can relate with Joan here but the cake looks wonderful!!
tasteofbeirut
I love banana bread and I love pecans and the two paired sounds like a trip to nirvana!
Velva
Holy cow! Erica, this just looks sinful and delicious. This brings banana cake to a whole new level.
ruth
Wow, looks so moist and delicious!!!
Joanne
God this cake is THE ultimate. I am floored. And drooling. Amazing.
grace
i may never make banana bread with my brown bananas again--this looks like one winner of a recipe! that oozing and luscious dulce de leche is the kicker--amazing creation, erica!
MaryMoh
I love banana cakes but have not seen a better one. This looks really delicious with all those caramel pecan banana topping...mmm. Thanks for sharing.
Ivy
Wow this really looks delicious.
Sook
Ooh what a brilliant idea! I love banana bread. I always feel guilty throwing away ripe bananas so I will keep this recipe in mind next time. 🙂 Thanks for your kind words on my blog. I always love reading your new posts. Oh especially that shrimp and orzo recipe... I can't wait to try it again!
Aparna
Looks very moist, gooey and just perfect. Have never made a cake with dulche leche yet.
Kim
Wow!! This cake looks excellent, Erica! Great way to use up those leftover bananas 🙂
5 Star Foodie
Wow, a stunning dessert! I just love the flavor combination of bananas, pecans and dulce de leche! Yum!!!