BANANA UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

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Yum, yum, yum! We were unable to find banana cake mix in our area, so substituted a butter cake mix and 1 teaspoon of banana extract instead. The finished cake was simply divine.

Provided by Bruce Tracy @Bruce_Tracy

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed
6 tablespoon(s) butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup(s) Kirsch (cherry brandy, optional)
6-8 - bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise
1 - 10 oz. bottle maraschino cherries, drained and lightly chopped
1 - banana flavored cake mix, or a yellow cake mix with 1 teaspoon banana extract.
1/4 cup(s) poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Evenly spread the brown sugar and butter in the bottom of 9x13 cake pan. Pour in the optional Kirsch.
  • Press the bananas flat side down into the brown sugar and butter. Sprinkle the cherries over the bananas.
  • Prepare the cake mix according to box directions and carefully pour over the fruit. Sprinkle the poppy seeds over the batter.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 40 minutes. Check with a toothpick or table knife and add a few more minutes if not done. It will pull away from the edges a bit when ready.
  • Let it cool for 20 minutes and place a small cutting board on the cake pan and then flip it over. Serve from the cutting board. Note: The alcohol in the Kirsch evaporates, leaving a slightly nutty cherry taste.

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