Upside-Down Banana Cake

Ingredients

3-4 large bananas
3/4 cup sugar
2 T unsalted butter
1 large egg plus 1 egg white
1 t vanilla extract
1 c flour
1 t baking powder
1 t cinnamon
1/4 t salt
1/2 c vegetable oil

Directions

Trim the ends off three bananas to fit sideways in the loaf pan; slice in half and transfer to a plate.

In a large, heavy skillet, bring 1/4 c sugar and 2 T water to a boil without stirring. Cook until the water has evaporated and the mixture starts turning amber. Remove from heat and whisk in the butter. Add the banana pieces, cut-side down, and cook over low heat for 1 minute. Arrange them in the loaf pan sideways, cut side down, and drizzle any leftover caramel on top.

Preheat the oven to 325'.

In a medium bowl, mash the banana ends plus one more banana (enough to make a cup) with the remaining sugar. Beat in the egg, egg white, and vanilla.

In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Whisk in the banana mixture and oil until blended. Pour over bananas in the pan and bake for 1 hour. Loosen the sides with a spatula, and invert onto a plate.