Description
This easy strawberry upside down cake features a caramelized strawberry topping layered over a soft, fluffy vanilla cake. Baked in a single pan and flipped for a beautiful presentation, it’s a simple yet impressive dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Strawberry Upside Down Cake
This easy strawberry upside down cake features a caramelized strawberry topping layered over a soft, fluffy vanilla cake. Baked in a single pan and flipped for a beautiful presentation, it’s a simple yet impressive dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Topping:
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
For the Cake Batter:
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 extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Spread the butter evenly over the bottom of the pan, then sprinkle the brown sugar evenly on top.
- Arrange the sliced strawberries over the sugar layer in a single, even layer.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until smooth.
- Carefully spread the batter over the strawberry layer, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a serving plate.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes