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Plum Upside-Down Cake

5-Ingredient Plum Upside-Down Cake Is Pure Bliss

  • Author: Judy Wilson
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A moist and flavorful cake with caramelized plums on top, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 4 large plums, sliced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt butter and spread evenly in a 9-inch round cake pan.
  3. Sprinkle brown sugar over the butter.
  4. Arrange plum slices over the sugar mixture.
  5. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  6. Beat granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  7. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the wet ingredients.
  8. Pour batter over plums and bake for 40-45 minutes.
  9. Let cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a plate.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm plums for best results.
  • Allow cake to cool slightly before flipping to prevent sticking.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: plum cake, upside-down cake, dessert, fruit cake