Gluten Free Caramelized Banana Upside Down Cake Recipe
As part of our healthy baking series, this recipe is a gluten free take on the classic Upside Down Cake. We’ve substituted pineapple for sweet, creamy caramelized banana. We also used coconut sugar and coconut oil for a low glycemic sweetener and some healthy fat.
Healthy Baking – Gluten Free Caramelized Banana Upside Down Cake Recipe
Caramelized banana are a sweet addition to this healthy version of a bakery classic.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 310kcal
Ingredients
For the topping:
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted (plus more for the pan)
- ½ cup coconut palm sugar
- 2 medium very ripe bananas sliced
For the cake:
- 1½ cups mashed very ripe banana about 3-4 medium bananas
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- ⅓ cup creamy unsweetened almond butter
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- ⅓ cup coconut flour sifted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Ice cream or dairy-free ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with a circle of parchment paper. Grease the bottom and sides of the pan with coconut oil.
- Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, mix together the melted coconut oil and coconut sugar. Spread into the bottom of the pan. Arrange the banana slices on top.
- Prepare the cake: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, almond butter, and coconut oil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and mix to combine. Pour the batter over the banana slices in the pan and spread out evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool the cake for 30 minutes, then carefully invert onto a plate or serving platter. Remove the pan and carefully peel the parchment paper off the top of the cake. Cool completely. Serve slices of the cake with ice cream or dairy-free ice cream, if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Baking – Gluten Free Caramelized Banana Upside Down Cake Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 61mg20%
Sodium 230mg10%
Potassium 382mg11%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 135IU3%
Vitamin C 6.3mg8%
Calcium 62mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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