Caramel Banana Upside Down Cake with Chocolate Chips

Ingredients:

For the Topping:

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1-2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

For the Cake:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3 overripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Topping:

   • In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter with 1/2 cup brown sugar over medium heat. Stir until smooth and combined.
   • Pour the mixture into a greased 8-inch square or 9-inch round cake pan.
   • Arrange the sliced bananas on top of the caramel mixture.

2. Prepare the Cake Batter:

   • In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
   • In another bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter and 3/4 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Beat in the eggs, then add the sour cream and mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
   • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.

3. Assemble and Bake:

   • Pour the cake batter over the sliced bananas in the pan, spreading it evenly.
   • Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

4. Cool and Serve:

   • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.
   • Carefully flip the cake onto a plate to release it from the pan.
   • Enjoy your banana and chocolate chip upside-down cake!

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 384
• Fat: 18g (Saturated: 11g, Trans: 0.5g)
• Cholesterol: 64mg
• Sodium: 165mg
• Carbohydrates: 51g (Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 32g)
• Protein: 4g

Enjoy baking and indulging in this treat!