Lemon Upside Down Cake

Upside down cakes became popular in the United States during the early 20th century when canned pineapple was readily available.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Lemon Upside Down Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 6 ounce Butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Lemons
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whole milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan.
2. Melt the butter and pour it into the bottom of the cake pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.
3. Slice one lemon into thin rounds and arrange them on top of the brown sugar.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. In a separate bowl, beat the granulated sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until well combined.
7. Squeeze the juice of the remaining lemon into the batter and mix well.
8. Pour the batter over the lemon slices in the cake pan.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate.
11. Serve the lemon upside down cake warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.