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A slice of banana upside down cake on a white plate.
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5 from 4 votes

Banana Upside Down Cake in a Frying Pan

Banana Upside Down Cake in a Frying Pan, a super easy and utterly delicious cake recipe with no oven needed at all. This no bake dessert is cooked in a frying pan or skillet on the stove top with just a handful of ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Servings: 6 slices
Calories: 219kcal

Equipment

  • 1 non-stick frying pan

Ingredients

  • 2 medium bananas, ripe
  • 25 g butter
  • 3 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 50 g caster sugar
  • 125 ml full-fat milk
  • 125 g self-raising flour
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a frying pan set over a low heat, melt the butter, add the brown sugar, and give it a stir.
  • Leave it to simmer for 2 minutes.
  • To make the batter, crack the egg in a mixing bowl, and use a whisk to beat it well.
  • Add the caster sugar to the egg, and beat well again to get a pale yellow colour.
  • Pour in the milk and vanilla extract, and mix.
  • Sift in the flour, and use a spatula to combine all the ingredients well to get a thin batter.
  • Peel and slice the bananas in 3 slices vertically.
  • Arrange the banana slices in the pan over the caramel, then pour over the batter, spreading it evenly.
  • Place a lid on the pan, and leave it to cook for 15 minutes until bubbles start forming on the top like with an American pancake.
  • Brush a large plate with a bit of melted butter, then remove the lid, and place the plate over the pan.
  • Quickly turn the pan so that the bottom of the cake in on the plate.
  • Carefully slide the cake back in the pan, so that the bottom of the cake can brown lightly too - leave it too cook for a further 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, and leave the cake to cool down completely.

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Notes

  • Click on the US Customary link to see the measurements displayed in cups and ounces.
  • The servings can be adjusted by clicking the number next to Servings.
  • Using a non-stick pan is crucial for the recipe to work well. If the cake sticks to it, it will be impossible to remove it easily, and we will end up with a big mess.
  • Do not increase the heat, as a higher heat will cook the cake too quickly at the bottom, while the top is still uncooked.
  • Having the lid on ensures an even cooking, as the steam cooks it all around - I highly recommend using one. If the pan you have doesn't come with a lid, simply place some kitchen foil on top of the pan to cover it well.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.5mg