Description
This Plum Upside-Down Cake features caramelized plums layered under a moist, buttery cake. It’s an elegant yet easy dessert that flips into a showstopper with every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing)
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 4 to 5 fresh plums, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter and brown sugar over medium heat until bubbly. Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Arrange sliced plums in a single layer over the caramel mixture.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream remaining butter with granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in batches, alternating with milk, until combined.
- Gently spread the batter over the plums, smoothing the top evenly.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto a serving plate.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm plums to avoid soggy texture.
- Don’t skip the parchment paper to ensure a clean flip.
- Try adding cinnamon or cardamom to the batter for extra warmth.
- The cake keeps well and is perfect for make-ahead entertaining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg