Strawberry 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. It was a way to make use of readily available canned fruits.

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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Strawberry Upside Down Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baked Goods, 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: 2800

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Strawberries
• 8 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 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 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Pour the mixture into the greased cake pan.
3. Arrange the strawberries on top of the butter-sugar mixture in a single layer.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. In a separate large bowl, cream together the remaining butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
6. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and milk, alternating between the two, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
7. Pour the batter over the strawberries in the cake pan.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
10. Serve the strawberry upside down cake warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 35g

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.