Do you love Banana Upside-Down Cake? This recipe for banana bundt cake is so easy to make and tastes delicious! The cinnamon sugar banana topping is the best part. Although you will also love how moist and fluffy this cake is. Follow these simple instructions, and you will have a delicious banana upside-down cake that everyone will love!
Love a good upside-down cake? Take a look at this recipe for an Upside-Down Apple Bundt Cake!
Why this Banana Bundt Cake recipe is the BEST
Banana recipes are always popular here at Practically Homemade, and I totally get it. Having ways to use those ripe bananas that are just sitting on your countertop is always good.
For years, I was the person who had ripe bananas and made banana bread or banana bread pudding cheesecake. 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 (and if I am being honest, it was mine too).
Now, ever since I started this blog, I have started using my bananas for all sorts of awesome things, and this banana upside-down cake recipe is definitely a keeper!
If I can make something that looks amazing but it isn’t complicated, then I am all in. I hope you are too. You won’t be sorry!
Ingredients Needed
- Yellow butter cake mix: I personally love to use yellow butter cake because it makes for a very moist cake. If you prefer, you can swap it out for white or vanilla cake mix.
- Eggs: Three large eggs will be used for this recipe.
- Vegetable oil: The oil helps make the cake fluffy and moist. Looking for a substitution? Applesauce works great!
- Water: You will need 1 cup of water to bind everything together.
- Banana pudding mix: This is the secret ingredient for a delicious banana bundt cake, adding a lot of banana flavor without making the cake dense or heavy.
- Brown sugar: Brown sugar helps to give the banana topping a warm, caramelized flavor.
- Butter: I highly recommend using unsalted butter. Make sure it is melted before you add it to the banana topping mixture.
- Cinnamon: A dash of cinnamon gives the topping a warm, spicy flavor. It really helps make this upside-down banana cake stand out.
- Bananas: This is a great way to use some ripe bananas! Evenly slice three to four ripe bananas and place them in the bottom of your greased pan.
How to make a Banana Upside Down Cake with a Cake Mix
- Start by slicing the bananas into even rounds.
- Tip: 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.
- 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 them evenly over the bananas. This combination creates an amazing caramel that bakes into the cake and gives the bananas a fantastic texture.
- Next, combine the ingredients for the cake and pour the batter in an even layer over the top of the bananas.
- Note: 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!
- Bake in a 350°F oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the Banana Upside Down Cake to cool in the pan for an hour before inverting onto your cake plate.
- Serve and enjoy!
My Trick for Cooling a Upside Down Cake
Do not flip that cake over! Trying to remove the cake from the bundt pan while it’s still hot can cause the cake to break apart.
Tip: 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, it will break apart, and if you wait too long, it will stick. For some reason, one hour is it. Then, after an hour, invert the cake onto a cake plate. Finally, 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!
Frequently asked questions:
Can I make this banana upside-down cake recipe with canned bananas?
If you prefer, you can use canned bananas instead of fresh ones. Just be aware that the texture will be slightly different.
How do I make this upside-down cake gluten-free?
It’s easy to make this banana upside-down cake gluten-free. All you need to do is substitute a gluten-free cake mix for the regular yellow cake mix!
Can I use a different type of sugar for the topping?
Yes, you can switch up the type of sugar in your banana upside-down cake. I like to use light brown sugar, but dark brown sugar and even coconut sugar will work.
Does this cake need to be refrigerated?
No, it does not! If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container on the counter for up to three days. This Bundt Cake Keeper is a great option.
Can I make this banana bundt cake ahead of time?
Absolutely! The cake can be made up to one day in advance and stored, covered, at room temperature.
Do you want to try more Banana Desserts? 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
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 cup water
- 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.
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