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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan.
- 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.
- Slice the starfruit and arrange the slices on top of the sugar mixture in the pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 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.
- Pour the batter over the starfruit slices in the cake pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Invert the cake onto a serving plate and gently remove the pan.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.