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Banana Upside Down Cake (No Eggs, No Dairy)

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A moist, tender upside-down cake layered with caramelized bananas and warmly spiced batter. This egg-free and dairy-free dessert is easy to make and perfect for using up ripe bananas.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes, plus cooling
  • Yield: 8 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil, softened (refined preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons soft brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
  • 4 large bananas, sliced into 0.5 cm slices
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup unrefined sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for batter)
  • 6 tablespoons mild-flavor olive oil
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare a 10-inch pie plate or a 9-inch high-sided baking dish.
  2. In a small bowl, mix coconut oil, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a paste.
  3. Spread mixture evenly over bottom and sides of prepared dish.
  4. Arrange banana slices in a tight, even layer over the caramel base.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, unrefined sugar, baking soda, and cinnamon.
  6. Add almond milk, olive oil, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until smooth batter forms.
  7. Pour batter over banana layer and spread evenly.
  8. Place a baking sheet on the oven’s lower rack to catch any caramel drips.
  9. Bake for 30–45 minutes, checking doneness at 30 minutes with a toothpick.
  10. Let cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge, invert onto a wire rack.
  11. Replace any bananas that stick to the dish. Let cool fully before slicing.

Notes

  • Use just-ripe bananas for best texture after baking.
  • Let cake cool slightly before flipping to keep the banana topping intact.
  • Use a high-sided baking dish to prevent caramel overflow.
  • Add chopped nuts for texture or swap cinnamon with pumpkin spice for variety.
  • Store refrigerated and reheat individual slices for best results.

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