Description
This Plum Upside-Down Cake is a cozy, caramelized dessert featuring ripe plums layered over a fluffy, moist cake base. It’s a stunning showstopper that’s surprisingly easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 5 medium plums, pitted and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the bottom of the pan and dot with a few pieces of butter. Arrange plum slices in a circular pattern over the sugar.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter gently over the plums and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes. Run a knife around the edge and invert onto a serving plate.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm plums for the best texture and flavor.
- Let the cake rest before flipping to help it hold together.
- Add parchment paper to the base of the pan for easy release.
- To enhance flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg