Best 8 Blueberry Upside Down Mini Cakes Recipes

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Searching for an irresistible bite-sized confection that combines tart blueberries with a moist and fluffy cake base? Look no further than our guide to creating delectable blueberry upside down mini cakes. With simple instructions and easily accessible ingredients, we'll lead you through the process of transforming fresh blueberries into a vibrant topping that rests atop a tender crumb. Whether you're a novice baker or a seasoned pro, our recipe promises to deliver a delightful treat that will impress your taste buds and become a favorite among your friends and family.

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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



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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 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

BLUEBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN SKILLET CAKE



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Living in Maine, I am lucky to have an endless amount of wild blueberries. This recipe's similar to a pineapple upside down cake. It's easy, light and also great with cranberries. -Nettie Moore, Belfast, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Optional toppings: Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and toasted almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, melt cubed butter over medium-low heat; stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in orange juice; sprinkle with blueberries., In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, melted butter and extract until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Pour over blueberries., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Top as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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 CAKE



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I love fresh blueberries. When web surfing I ran across this recipe. I haven't tried it yet but it sounds wonderful.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup buttermilk, plus
2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 lemon, rind of, grated
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 cups blueberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Spray and 8x8-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Sift together dry ingredients and set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugar; add egg, beating well.
  • Stir in molasses.
  • Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk.
  • For topping, mix butter, sugar, lemon rind and corn syrup and pour evenly into prepared pan; add berries.
  • Pour batter over berries and bake for about one hour.
  • Remove from oven and turn upside down over a serving plate.
  • Allow to sit until all the topping comes out of the pan.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream.

LEMON BLUEBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Light and simple lemon blueberry cake with a twist on the traditional upside-down cake.

Provided by Hurricane

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, at room temperature
1 cup white sugar, divided
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon allspice
2 (6 ounce) containers fresh blueberries
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rub 2 tablespoons butter over the bottom and sides of an 8-inch round cake pan.
  • Whisk 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, and allspice together in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the bottom and sides of the cake pan. Arrange blueberries evenly over the bottom.
  • Combine remaining butter and sugar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract; beat well. Beat in lemon juice and zest on low speed.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in another bowl. Add to the butter mixture in 3 batches, alternating with milk, beating on low speed after each addition until batter is well combined.
  • Spoon batter smoothly and evenly over the blueberries in the pan. Place pan on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack, about 20 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the cake and invert onto a rimmed platter or serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 182.1 mg, Sugar 30.1 g

Tips:

  • For a gooey center, use ripe blueberries and don't overcook the cakes.
  • To make the cakes extra moist, use melted butter instead of oil.
  • If you don't have a mini muffin pan, you can use a regular muffin pan and fill the cups halfway.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in tough cakes.
  • For a golden brown crust, brush the tops of the cakes with melted butter before baking.
  • Serve the cakes warm with whipped cream, ice cream, or your favorite topping.

Conclusion:

These blueberry upside-down mini cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist and fluffy texture, gooey blueberry centers, and golden brown crusts, these cakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you're serving them for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or a snack, these cakes are sure to please.

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