Caramel Pecan Banana Cake (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 3 ripe bananas, sliced.
02 - 1 cup pecans, whole.
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter.
04 - 1 cup brown sugar.
05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour.
06 - 1 tsp baking powder.
07 - 1/2 tsp baking soda.
08 - 1/4 tsp salt.
09 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
10 - 2 large eggs.
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract.
12 - 1 cup buttermilk.

Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
02 - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and stir until well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan.
03 - Arrange the banana slices and whole pecans over the brown sugar mixture in the cake pan.
04 - In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
05 - In another bowl, beat the granulated sugar with the eggs and vanilla extract until creamy. Alternately mix in the dry ingredients and buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
06 - Pour the batter over the bananas and pecans in the cake pan.
07 - Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate, revealing the caramelized bananas and pecans on top.

Notes:

01 - This Upside-Down Caramel Pecan Banana Cake combines rich caramel, crunchy pecans, and sweet bananas in every bite. The buttery caramel topping is enhanced with ripe banana slices and pecans, creating a beautiful and flavorful dessert when inverted.
02 - Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream for an extra indulgent treat!.