Description
This Upside Down Banana Bread flips the classic loaf into a sticky, caramelized delight. With layers of sweet banana and rich brown sugar topping, it’s moist, flavorful, and unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large bananas (for topping)
- 2 medium ripe bananas (for batter)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment. Grease sides.
- In a bowl, mash 2 ripe bananas. Whisk in eggs, vanilla, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir in Greek yogurt.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold dry ingredients into wet gently.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter with brown sugar and pour into the loaf pan. Layer sliced bananas cut-side down over caramel.
- Pour batter over banana layer and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10–15 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate and peel off parchment.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor and moisture.
- Line with parchment to avoid sticking.
- Add nuts or spices for extra flair.
- Cool before flipping to keep it intact.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg