This delicious gluten free bananas foster upside down cake features the rich, caramel flavors of a banana fosters dessert atop a moist, spiced banana cake layer.
Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C). Line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper.
For the bananas foster topping
Add the butter to a skillet over medium heat.
⅓ Cup Vegan Butter
Once it’s melted, stir in the brown sugar and rum. Cook for about 3 minutes until the sugar is dissolved.
¾ Cup Dark Brown Sugar, 3 Tablespoons Dark Rum
Remove from heat and stir in the cinnamon.
½ teaspoon Cinnamon
Place the banana slices in the bottom of the prepared pan and carefully pour the sauce over the bananas.
3 Bananas
For the banana cake layer
Combine the gluten free flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Whisk well to combine.
1 ½ Cups Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour Blend, ½ Cup Sugar, ½ Cup Dark Brown Sugar, 1 teaspoon Baking Powder, ½ teaspoon Baking Soda, ½ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
Add the melted butter, mashed bananas, beaten eggs, vanilla, and rum to the dry ingredients. Fold together until just combined.
½ Cup Vegan Butter, 2 Ripe Bananas, 2 Eggs, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 1 ½ teaspoons Dark Rum
Spread the banana cake batter over the bananas and sauce in the baking pan.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until the cake is golden brown and springs back when gently poked.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then flip the cake out onto a serving plate.
Carefully remove the parchment paper and replace any bananas that get pulled away from the cake. Cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
STORAGE: This cake is best when served the same day it is baked. If you need to store leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Warm slices in the microwave for about 20 seconds prior to serving.