Banana-Cherry Coconut Upside Down Cake

Banana-Cherry Coconut Upside Down Cake

 

Banana

Cherry

Coconut

It was time for a new dessert dish. We've all had the ole' stand-by Pineapple Upside Down Cake, which is very good. And did you know that the "Pineapple Upside Down Cake" was listed in the 1936 Sears Roebuck Catalog? No? Well just click: The History of the Pineapple Upside Down Cake. Did you also know about the National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day? Just check out the link at the bottom of the post.


However, it was time for a little twist. So, I adapted a couple of steps from several recipes to try this new treat called Banana-Cherry Coconut Upside Down Cake. Why not, 'cuz if it's a disaster you can toss it out or better yet, he he he, pawn it off on that pesky neighbor needing a little payback.

One, this was easy to make because you use a box cake mix. Two, it was quite tasty if you like bananas, cherry's and coconut. I do. And three, it was a bit colorful if not downright pretty. Right! But, I will tell you that with just the one boxed cake mix this will make TWO Upside Down Cakes. Does this not sound like a potluck dream... you've been slaving away all day creating two beautiful cakes for that "special" potluck and everyone is sooo impressed. And we all know - those potluck people will eat anything! Right! Can I get an Amen! So,

Let's Try It!

Ingredients: (makes 2 cakes)

• 1 box Betty Crocker Super Moist yellow cake mix
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 c. water
• 1/4 c. vegetable oil
• 1/2 c. sour cream
• cooking spray
• 4 - 6 bananas (It depends on the size, you will be able to judge.)
• 1 jar (about 8 oz.) Maraschino Cherries
• shredded or flaked coconut, approx 1/2 of a 14 oz. bag
• 1 c. dark brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
• 3 tbsp. lemon juice.

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. While oven is heating, beat cake mix/eggs/water/oil & sour cream until blended. Then beat on high for 2-3 minutes.
3. Spray two 8-9 inch round cake pans. I used non-stick.

4. Slice bananas approximately 1/4 inch thick & layer bottom of pans, leaving just a few spaces to add cherries in between banana slices. Add cherries to spaces. See the pic... ooh... pretty.

5. Melt the butter in a small sauce pan on medium/medium low. Add the brown sugar & lemon juice, stirring to combine & dissolve sugar.

6. Pour 1/2 the sugar mix into each pan over the bananas & cherries. Sprinkle coconut on top of the banana/cherry & brown sugar.
7. Gently pour 1/2 cake batter into each pan, spread out as evenly as possible.  

 8. Bake cakes for approximately 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center of each pan comes out clean.
9. Let cool for about 8 minutes. Invert on to serving dishes & slice to serve. Remaining cake should be refrigerated. 

 Enjoy your Banana-Cherry Coconut Upside Down Cake! Until next time... Oh, go ahead and take just one bite! Go on! Just one! You might just love it...

Banana-Cherry Coconut Upside Down Cake

Enjoy! WildWSS outta here!

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