Cherry Upside Down Cake

The upside down cake originated in the United States in the early 1900s and became popular during the Great Depression when ingredients were scarce.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Cherry Upside Down Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 2 cup Fresh cherries, pitted
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan.
3. Arrange the pitted cherries on top of the butter-sugar mixture in a single layer.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. In a separate large bowl, beat the granulated sugar and egg until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the sugar-egg mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
7. Pour the batter over the cherries in the cake pan, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Place a serving plate upside down on top of the cake pan. Carefully flip the pan and plate together to release the cake onto the plate.
11. Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 40g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.