Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of fresh strawberries and moist cake with this easy-to-make Strawberry Upside-Down Cake recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
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For the Strawberry Layer:
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
For the Cake Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Strawberry Layer: Toss halved strawberries with brown sugar and melted butter. Arrange them cut side down in the pan.
- Make the Cake Batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla. Mix in sour cream. Gradually add dry ingredients and milk.
- Assemble and Bake: Spread the batter over the strawberries. Bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- Enjoy with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
