Best 5 Blackberry Upside Down Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible flavors of summer with a delightful blackberry upside-down cake! This classic dessert showcases the vibrant sweetness of blackberries, expertly arranged atop a tender and golden cake base. With a tantalizing caramel sauce that seeps into every bite, this treat is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering or special occasion. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of creating the perfect blackberry upside-down cake, promising an explosion of flavors that will leave your taste buds captivated.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BLACKBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Make and share this Blackberry Upside-Down Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Xexe383

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly-packed
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated
1/4 walnuts, chopped
3 cups fresh blackberries
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, room temperature
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a 10-inch cast-iron frying pan or a 9x2-inch cake pan over low heat, melt butter or margarine.
  • Stir in brown sugar until blended. Remove from heat.
  • Sprinkle lemon zest over the brown sugar. Sprinkle chopped nuts over the top.
  • Arrange the blackberries in an even layer over the nuts; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add egg, milk, and butter; beat 2 minutes.
  • Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; beat 2 minutes.
  • Pour over blackberries in frying pan, spreading evenly.
  • Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and cool 5 minutes on a wire rack. Run knife around edge of pan to loosen; cover with a cake plate and invert.
  • Serve warm.

BLACKBERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Berry     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Fall     Summer

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Topping:
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups fresh blackberries
3/4 cup white sugar
Cake:
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C) Melt brown sugar and 2 tablespoons butter together in a saucepan over medium heat. Add blackberries to brown sugar mixture; cook and stir until mixture bubbles, 1 to 3 minutes. Stir 3/4 cup white sugar into berries, crush berries slightly with a fork, and continue cooking until berries are hot and slightly broken-down, about 5 minutes more; remove from heat and pour into a 9-inch cake pan. Beat 1 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; beat in eggs. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Alternately stir flour and milk into butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix vanilla into batter. Pour batter over blackberry mixture in the 9-inch cake pan. Bake cake in the preheated oven until cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cake cool in the pan until warm, but not completely cooled, about 30 minutes. Run a knife along the inside edge of the pan to separate cake from the sides, place a cake plate over the top of the pan, and flip the pan. Lift the pan slowly to release the cake from the pan.

OREGON BLACKBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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This is a quick fix dessert that goes over really well, especially when served warm with french vanilla ice cream

Provided by Johns in the Kitchen

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups fresh blackberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons shortening
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg (beaten)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  • In a bowl toss together the first three ingredients; Blackberries, sugar and cornstarch, mashing only a few of the berries. Pour this into an 8-inch square cake pan.
  • Cream together shortening, sugar, and vanilla. Add egg and beat well.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt and add to mixture, add milk and stir well to mix.
  • Spoon batter over berry mixture carefully trying to spread evenly.
  • Bake for 40 minutes at 350°F.
  • Allow to cool somewhat before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.1, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 32.4, Sodium 205.9, Carbohydrate 53.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 35.7, Protein 3.7

BLACKBERRY COBBLERS CUPS AND BLACKBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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With this recipes you can prepare 8-12 Blackberry cobblers cups (depending on the size) or a big blackberry upside-down cake.

Provided by Artandkitchen

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 8 cups or one cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups fresh blackberries
3/4 cup water
1 cup sugar (or better less if you use really sweet blackberries or other fruits)
3 tablespoons cornstarch (for cups 2 tablespoons are enough)
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons sugar (corresponds to 40 g, if you prefere use more)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons Amaretto (optional)
1 egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • For the topping: In a medium bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter using 2 knives or a pastry cutter until many small pebble-sized pieces are formed. In a small bowl whisk together milk, egg and Amaretto . Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just moistened. Do not over mix.
  • For the filling: In pot heat 1/4 cup water with sugar (medium heat). When it begins to boil add 2 cups of blackberries and stir shortly. Mix together 1/2 cup of water and the cornstarch. Add this to the hot berries, stir again until it thickens. Take away from heat source, add remaining berries and butter. Stirr shortly.
  • For the cups: Fill 1/2 of your cups with the berry mixture and top with 1 tablespoon topping. The exactly amount of cups you need depends on the cup size. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden. Serve warm or cold.
  • For the upside-down cake: Cover the bottom of your baking mold with baking paper. Grease bottom and sides of the mold. Poor filling and spoon topping on it. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden. Cool completely and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Remove sides, invert carefully on cake dish and remove bottom and baking paper.

BLACKBERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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Easy and beautiful cake to make with ingredients you have on hand. Great to take to a party or picnic. Use a cake plate that is wider than the cake; the berries and juice run down the sides, but it is gorgeous when done!

Provided by PamelaP

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Upside-Down Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups fresh blackberries
¾ cup white sugar
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt brown sugar and 2 tablespoons butter together in a saucepan over medium heat. Add blackberries to brown sugar mixture; cook and stir until mixture bubbles, 1 to 3 minutes. Stir 3/4 cup white sugar into berries, crush berries slightly with a fork, and continue cooking until berries are hot and slightly broken-down, about 5 minutes more; remove from heat and pour into a 9-inch cake pan.
  • Beat 1 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; beat in eggs.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Alternately stir flour and milk into butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix vanilla into batter.
  • Pour batter over blackberry mixture in the 9-inch cake pan.
  • Bake cake in the preheated oven until cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cake cool in the pan until warm, but not completely cooled, about 30 minutes. Run a knife along the inside edge of the pan to separate cake from the sides, place a cake plate over the top of the pan, and flip the pan. Lift the pan slowly to release the cake from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.7 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 313.7 mg, Sugar 40.3 g

Tips:

  • For a gooey center, use a combination of blackberries and blueberries.
  • If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a 9-inch round baking pan.
  • To make sure the cake is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  • Serve the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

This blackberry upside-down cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tart flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this blackberry upside-down cake a try!

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