Plum Upside-down Cake
Upside-down cakes were popularized in the United States during the early 20th century and became especially popular during the Great Depression when ingredients such as canned fruit were more readily available and affordable.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Plum Upside-down Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
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Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan.
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Arrange the plum slices in a single layer on top of the sugar mixture.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
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Pour the batter over the plum slices in the cake pan.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Place a serving plate upside down on top of the cake pan, then carefully flip the cake onto the plate.
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Serve the plum upside-down cake warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
- Sugars 32g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
