Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making a Strawberry Upside Down Cake, a stunning dessert perfect for any occasion. This cake features a beautiful layer of caramelized strawberries atop a light, buttery cake that is sure to impress. With its moist texture and sweet flavor, it serves as an irresistible centerpiece for gatherings, from family dinners to summer picnics. Whether enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or served with freshly whipped cream, this easy-to-make cake will quickly become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter (for topping)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup fresh sliced strawberries
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter (for batter)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter in a 9-inch round baking pan, then mix in brown sugar and spread evenly.
- Arrange sliced strawberries over the brown sugar mixture.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, white sugar, and baking powder.
- Combine wet ingredients (milk, remaining butter, egg, and vanilla) with dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Pour batter over strawberries gently.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before flipping onto a plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg