Starfruit (Carambola) Upside Down Cake

Starfruit, also known as carambola, gets its name from its star-like shape when sliced. It is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Starfruit (Carambola) Upside Down Cake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Starfruit (Carambola)
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Sugar
• 2 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Pour the mixture into the greased cake pan.
3. Slice the starfruit and arrange the slices on top of the sugar mixture in the pan.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. In a separate bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until creamy. Gradually add the flour mixture and milk, alternating between the two, and mix until well combined.
6. Pour the batter over the starfruit slices in the cake pan.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes.
9. Invert the cake onto a serving plate and gently remove the pan.
10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

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.