I love making Bundt cakes because they always seem so impressive! If I can make something that looks amazing but it isn’t complicated than I am all in. Adding something delicious like bananas to the top {bottom while it is baking} makes it even better. A beautiful cake can make a special dinner, a fun occasion or even that random Wednesday feel like a magical event with one bite. Keep scrolling to see how you can make this Banana Upside Down Bundt Cake Recipe for yourself.
Banana recipes are always popular here at Practically Homemade and I totally get it. Having ways to use the ripe bananas that are setting on your countertop is always good.
For years I was the person who had ripe bananas and made banana bread. Definitely nothing wrong with that!
Then I started making this Banana Crumb Cake and it quickly became my children’s favorite way to eat bananas {if I am being honest, it was mine too}.
Since having Practically Homemade I started using my bananas for all sorts of awesome things and this Banana Upside Down Cake Recipe is definitely a keeper!
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How to make a Banana Upside Down Cake with a Cake Mix
To get the beautiful banana topping of your Banana Upside Down Cake you need to start by slicing your bananas into beautiful rounds.
Ripe bananas work great but even green bananas will work because they get baked down.
Add them to the bottom of your generously greased Bundt Pan. I use nonstick spray and give it a very thick coat, although a good nonstick Bundt pan is great too.
The next step {that my family affectionately calls “the goo”} is a mixture of melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon.
Whisk the ingredients together and pour it evenly over the bananas. This combination creates an amazing caramel that bakes into the cake and gives the bananas a fantastic texture.
Now it is time for the cake! Using a cake mix keeps the process super simple and adding a box of banana pudding mix takes the banana taste to the next level.
Combine the ingredients and pour the batter in an even layer over the top of the bananas.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
The Trick for Cooling a Banana Upside Down Cake
Remove the cake from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for one hour.
This is a magical number! If you try to invert the cake too soon the cake will stick and if you wait too long it will stick. For some reason one hour is it.
After an hour, invert the cake onto a cake plate. I like to run a knife around the edge of the pan before inverting.
If a couple of bananas stick remove them from the bottom of the pan and place them on the cake.
Then it is time to cut a slice and take a bite of banana heaven.
I love the tunnels of buttery goodness that bake into the cake.
Whether you decide to use the ripe bananas on your counter or buy bananas straight from the store you need to make this cake. It is perfect for any occasion.
Do you love Bananas? Try these recipes…
- Banana Crumb Cake
- Banana Blondies with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Brown Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies
- Banana Pudding Cookie Cups
- Chocolate Chip Banana Crumb Cake
Easy Banana Upside Down Bundt Cake Recipe
Cake mix and fresh bananas are combined to create the most delicious and moist Banana Upside Down Cake that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Banana Topping
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 5 tbsp butter {melted}
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3-4 bananas {sliced}
Cake
- 1-15.25 oz. box yellow butter cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1-3.4 oz. box banana pudding mix
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare your bundt pan by liberally spraying it with nonstick spray and set aside.
Banana Topping
Add sliced bananas to the bottom of the prepared bundt pan in an even layer.
Combine melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a medium bowl and whisk until the brown sugar is slightly dissolved. Pour it over the top of the sliced bananas.
Cake Batter
Combine cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water and banana pudding mix in a large bowl and mix according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan and on top of the banana topping. Be sure to spread into an even layer.
Bake in a 350° oven for 35-40 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and place onto a cooling rack for one hour {that is a magical number}. After 1 hour run a knife around the edges of the cake. Then invert your Banana Upside Down Bundt Cake onto a cake plate and cool completely. If bananas stick to the bottom of the pan just use your fingers to remove them and place them onto the cake.
Store your Banana Upside Down Bundt Cake at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
