Name: Banana Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 3 bananas, sliced lengthwise, or into thinner round slices; ¼ cup melted coconut oil; ½ cup coconut sugar; ½ tsp cinnamon; 2 cups gluten-free flour; 1 cup coconut sugar; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 cup Vegan milk; ½ cup unsweetened applesauce; ⅓ cup melted coconut oil; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

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Banana Upside-Down Cake

Created by: Andy Gildersleeve Cuisine: Gluten-Free Desserts & Sweets Courses: Cakes, Desserts & Sweets

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 30 mins Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 10

Description

The cake features a stunning caramelized banana topping and moist interior. It has warming cinnamon and caramel notes. Truly an unforgettable dessert!

Instructions

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavily spray a 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick spray.
In a skillet, add the melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, and cinnamon. Stir together for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Pour this mixture down into the cake pan. Arrange sliced bananas in one even layer in the bottom of the pan on top of this first layer.
In a mixing bowl, combine gluten-free flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir together.
Then, add in the remaining cake ingredients. Stir to combine.
Pour the cake batter on top of the bananas. Spread into one even layer.
Bake for 27 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean. It may take a bit longer, depending on how hot your oven is and the size of your pan.
Cool the cake for 30 minutes before carefully inverting the cake onto a plate or cake pan. The bananas and topping will be gooey. Finally, slice and serve.