✨ Dulce de Leche Banana Upside Down Cake – Latin Flavor with a Gooey Twist

 

Imagine caramelized bananas bathing in warm dulce de leche, sitting atop a fluffy vanilla sponge. This Dulce de Leche Banana Upside Down Cake is a sticky, golden dream with Latin flair—perfect for coffee moments, celebrations, or just sweet cravings.

Ingredients

1. 3 ripe bananas, sliced lengthwise

2. ½ cup dulce de leche (plus extra for drizzling)

3. 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

4. ½ cup brown sugar

5. 2 eggs

6. ½ cup granulated sugar

7. 1 tsp vanilla extract

8. ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

9. 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour

10. 1 ½ tsp baking powder

11. ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F and line a 9" round cake pan with parchment.

2. Spread dulce de leche across the bottom of the pan. Arrange sliced bananas on top.

3. In a bowl, whisk butter, sugars, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth.

4. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.

5. Gently pour batter over bananas. Smooth the top.

6. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Cool for 10 minutes, then invert carefully onto a plate. Drizzle with warm dulce de leche.

Tips & Serving Ideas

• Add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter for warmth

• Use coconut yogurt for a dairy-free twist

• Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

• Top with crushed pecans or almonds for crunch

• This cake stores beautifully—serve slightly warm for best flavor

Final Thoughts

The Dulce de Leche Banana Upside Down Cake is dramatic, decadent, and totally shareable. Its caramelized top and moist interior guarantee clicks and re-shares. Perfect for spotlighting Latin American flavors on your blog. Don’t forget to tag #DaillyRecipes when you post!