Easy Banana Upside Down Cake Recipe

4.36 from 188 votes

Cake mix and fresh bananas are combined to create the most delicious and moist Banana Upside Down Cake that is perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Cooling Time1

Total Time1 55

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: slices

Calories: 418kcal

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare your bundt pan by liberally spraying it with nonstick spray and set aside.

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.

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.

Spray the bundt pan liberally with cooking spray right before adding the ingredients. If you add it too early it will pool in the bottom and not work as well.
Keep all of the banana slices the same thickness. Being precise when cutting the bananas will allow them to cook evenly and perfectly.
Don't over bake the cake. Once a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs {but no raw cake batter} it is ready to be removed.
Allow the cake to cool for about 7-8 minutes before inverting. If you wait too long the sticky topping is more likely to stick to the pan.
Do not stress if a few pieces stick to the pan. Just pull them out and replace them back onto the cake.

Variations:

Add a 1/2 cup of toasted coconut for a tropical twist or mix in chocolate chips and walnuts to this easy caramelized banana upside down cake.
Don't have a bundt pan. No problem! Make this easy recipe in a 9 inch springform pan and bake for 45-50 minutes. It can also be baked in a large cast iron skillet or a deep round cake pan.