Description
Discover the joy of baking with this delightful Strawberry Upside Down Cake, a perfect dessert for any occasion. This cake features a beautiful layer of caramelized strawberries that not only looks stunning but also adds a burst of flavor to each bite. The fluffy sponge cake complements the sweet and juicy fruit, making it an irresistible treat for family gatherings, celebrations, or just a cozy evening at home. Simple to prepare, this recipe is ideal for bakers of all skill levels and offers room for creativity by allowing you to experiment with different fruits or flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter (room temperature)
- 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 (room temperature)
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a 9-inch round baking pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Mix in the brown sugar until well combined and spread evenly.
- Arrange sliced strawberries over the brown sugar mixture.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, white sugar, and baking powder. Add milk, softened butter, egg, and vanilla; beat until smooth.
- Pour the batter over the strawberries and spread gently.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for about 5 minutes before flipping onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg