Best 7 Blueberry Upside Down Dessert Recipes

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Blueberry upside down dessert is a classic dessert that is both delicious and easy to make. It features a layer of sweet blueberries topped with a buttery cake batter, which is then flipped upside down before serving. This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering, a special celebration, or simply a weekend dessert. With its vibrant colors and irresistible flavors, blueberry upside down dessert is sure to be a hit with people of all ages.

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BLUEBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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"This cake is a family favorite when blueberries are in season," writes Charlotte Harrison of North Providence, Rhode Island. "It's also delicious served with vanilla ice cream."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups fresh blueberries
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups cake flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup whole milk
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter; stir in brown sugar. Spread into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Arrange blueberries in a single layer over brown sugar mixture; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream remaining butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Carefully pour over blueberries. , Bake at 350º for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately invert onto a serving platter. Cool. Serve with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BLUEBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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For a fluffy cake, it's important to use milk that's at room temperature -- it keeps the butter from curdling.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for souffle dish
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons light-brown sugar
1 1/2 cups blueberries, picked over and cleaned
3/4 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/4 cup milk, room temperature

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 1-quart, 5 1/2-inch-diameter souffle dish. Pour 2 tablespoons melted butter into the souffle dish. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons brown sugar over butter. Scatter 1 cup blueberries over sugar. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another medium bowl, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons butter, remaining 1/3 cup brown sugar, and the egg. Whisk the milk into the egg mixture. Add flour mixture; whisk until batter is smooth.
  • Pour half the batter into souffle dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup blueberries over batter. Spread remaining batter over blueberries. Bake until a cake tester inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean of batter, about 45 minutes. Immediately unmold cake, inverting it onto a serving dish. Serve warm with whipped cream if desired.

BLUEBERRY UPSIDE DOWN DESSERT



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Turn a simple yellow cake into a terrific dessert with blueberries and a handful of other ingredients. It's great for company too.-Nancy Kramer, Newmanstown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
Whipped cream

Steps:

  • Coat the bottom of a 13x9-in. baking dish with butter; sprinkle with sugar and blueberries. Prepare cake batter according to package directions; spread over blueberries. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts :

BLUEBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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A lemony cake is baked over scrumptious blueberries in a springform pan. Invert the cake so that the blueberries are on top! Serve warm with fresh whipped cream.

Provided by Janet C Belanger

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Blueberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups fresh blueberries
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
¾ cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch springform pan. In a medium bowl, combine blueberries, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest. Toss to coat berries, then pour into the prepared pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the almond extract and 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest. Stir together 2 cups flour and the baking powder. Beat into butter mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter over the berries in the pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Place serving plate over the top of the pan and carefully invert cake and plate together, so that the berries end up on top. Carefully unlock the buckle on the side of the pan and remove. Sprinkle toasted almonds on top of cake and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 198.9 mg, Sugar 28.5 g

BLUEBERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE -- POUDING AUX BLEUETS



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The English influence on Quebec cuisine can be seen in the name of this recipe. "Pouding" comes from the English word pudding, but Quebec poudings are baked rather than steamed and so they resemble cakes more than English puddings. Posted for Zaar World Tour II.

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups blueberries, washed and dried (may also use frozen blueberries)
3/4 cup superfine sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter, for the pan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Butter an 8-inch square pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, toss the blueberries with 1/4-cup of the sugar and the lemon rind. Pour the blueberries into the buttered pan.
  • In another bowl, beat the shortening and sugar together until fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla.
  • In another bowl, stir the flour, baking powder and salt together.
  • Stir the flour mixture into the shortening mixture, alternating with the milk. The batter should be smooth.
  • Spoon the batter over the blueberries and place the cake into preheated oven. Bake for about 40 minutes.
  • To serve: Let the cake cool slightly. Turn it out onto the serving plate. Serve with plain or with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.4, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 26.6, Sodium 154, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 20.1, Protein 3.4

BLUEBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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

Provided by Cheffet22

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
6 tablespoons margarine
3/4 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 cups blueberries

Steps:

  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
  • In another bowl, cream butter and white sugar, then beat in each egg until light and fluffy.
  • Add dry ingredients and milk alternately to creamed mixture, beating until well mixed.
  • Put aside.
  • Melt butter in 9 x 9 or bigger pie plate; thoroughly coat surface.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar over bottom of plate, then top with blueberries. (cover all the sugar).
  • Spoon batter over fruit and bake at 350F for 30 - 45 min or until cake is a light golden colour and tests done.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 5 - 10 minutes before inverting onto serving plate.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.7, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 63.7, Sodium 411.2, Carbohydrate 50.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 29.1, Protein 5.1

BLUEBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN MINI CAKES



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A nice way to use up some leftover blueberries.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 56m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups frozen blueberries
1 lemon, zested and juiced, divided
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch salt
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter six 4-inch ramekins and place in a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix blueberries, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons white sugar together in a small bowl.
  • Microwave 2 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir in brown sugar. Spread equal amounts into the bottom of each ramekin. Divide the blueberry mixture evenly into the ramekins.
  • Beat 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup white sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing after each addition. Mix in lemon juice and vanilla extract. Add flour, baking powder, ginger, and salt; stir until combined. Mix in milk. Spoon batter into the ramekins over the blueberry mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes.
  • Let cool in the ramekins for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the cakes; invert onto a plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 114.5 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 204.8 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh blueberries: Fresh blueberries will give your dessert the best flavor and texture. If you can't find fresh blueberries, you can use frozen blueberries, but thaw them completely before using.
  • Use a variety of blueberries: If you can, use a variety of blueberries, such as wild blueberries, cultivated blueberries, and huckleberries. This will give your dessert a more complex flavor.
  • Don't overcook the blueberries: The blueberries should be cooked until they are just tender, but not mushy. Overcooking the blueberries will make them lose their flavor and texture.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet: A heavy-bottomed skillet will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the blueberries from burning.
  • Don't skip the lemon juice: The lemon juice helps to brighten the flavor of the blueberries and adds a bit of tartness.
  • Serve the dessert warm or cold: This dessert can be served warm or cold. If you are serving it warm, let it cool for a few minutes before inverting it onto a plate. If you are serving it cold, chill it for at least 2 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

Blueberry upside-down dessert is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this dessert is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give blueberry upside-down dessert a try.

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