Best 11 Easy Plum Upside Down Cake Recipes

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Treat yourself to the ultimate indulgence with our easy plum upside down cake recipe. This classic dessert is sure to impress with its delectable combination of sweet plums and a soft, fluffy cake base. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our simple step-by-step instructions will guide you to baking perfection.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

PLUM UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Based on the Cottage Pudding Upside-Down Cake on this site, this plummified version ensures the same fluffy base but with specks of cinnamon thrown in for visual effect. Use a mix of sweet and sour plums for best results and adjust the brown sugar amounts if most of them are sour. Note that flipping the cake will be messier if your plums are overripe. Once it's cooled down, you'll want to reheat it for about 10 seconds in the microwave for the tastiest results.

Provided by crys

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Upside-Down Cake Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste
1 ½ tablespoons blanched almond flour
3 plums, pitted and sliced
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 egg, at room temperature
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract, or to taste
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup milk, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drop butter into an 8-inch square and let melt in the preheating oven.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and tilt to coat the bottom evenly with butter. Sprinkle brown sugar and almond flour on top. Arrange plum slices over the mixture.
  • Beat softened butter and sugar together until light and creamy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract until fluffy.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a separate bowl. Add to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, folding just until dry spots disappear. Pour batter evenly over the plums; tap pan onto the counter to expel excess air bubbles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Cover the pan with a serving plate and immediately invert cake onto the plate. Let cool until no longer hot, about 15 minutes. Cut and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 48.8 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 248.7 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

PLUM UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Since my husband liked pineapple upside-down cake, I decided to give this recipe a try one night when we were expecting guests for dinner. Everyone pronounced this cake "Delicious!" and asked for seconds.-Bobbie Talbott, Veneta, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-3/4 to 2 pounds medium plums, pitted and halved
2 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup hot water
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 10-in. cast-iron or ovenproof skillet. Sprinkle brown sugar over butter. Arrange plum halves, cut side down, in a single layer over sugar; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat eggs until thick and lemon-colored; gradually beat in sugar. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Blend water and lemon extract; beat into batter. Pour over plums. , Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Immediately invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm, with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY PLUM UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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In this version of the classic upside-down cake, the plum slices replace traditional pineapple and are arranged decoratively like rooftop shingles, completely covering the bottom of the pan.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
3 medium plums (about 12 ounces), halved, pitted, and thinly sliced
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
2 large eggs
1 1/3 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 4 tablespoons butter in an 8-inch square cake pan. Heat in oven until butter melts, about 4 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Arrange the plum slices like rooftop shingles. Start at one end of the pan, then stagger and overlap the slices so the bottom of the pan is covered.
  • In a large bowl, cream remaining 8 tablespoons butter with sugar and lemon zest. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until combined after each.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, salt, and allspice. Add flour mixture to butter mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the milk and starting and ending with the flour.
  • Pour batter into cake pan, and spread evenly over plums. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes, then invert cake onto wire rack to cool again slightly before serving.

UPSIDE DOWN PLUM CAKE



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This cake is different with the addition of plums. It is fancy enough to serve to guests.-Robert Fallon, Sayville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 tablespoons butter, softened and divided
3/4 cup sugar, divided
3 to 4 plums, pitted and thinly sliced
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place 1 tablespoon butter in a 9-in. round baking pan. Put pan in a preheated 350° oven to melt. Remove from oven and sprinkle with 1/3 cup sugar Arrange plum slices in a circular pattern over sugar. Bake for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cream the remaining butter with remaining sugar; beat in the egg. Combine flour, salt and baking powder. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk and vanilla, beating until smooth. Spread evenly over plums. Bake for 30 minutes or until cake tests done. Remove from the oven and immediately invert onto a large serving platter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PLUM UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE WITH LEMON



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 cups sugar
4 plums, cut into 1/2-inch wedges (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Combine 3/4 cup sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoons water in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet and stir until the mixture looks like wet sand. Cook over medium-high heat, gently swirling the pan occasionally but not stirring, until light amber, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and arrange the plums in concentric circles over the caramel; set the skillet aside.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Beat the butter and the remaining 1 cup sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition, then beat in the vanilla. Whisk the milk, sour cream and lemon zest in a small bowl. Reduce the mixer speed to low; add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the milk mixture, beginning and ending with the flour, and mix until just incorporated. Pour the batter over the plums and spread evenly.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. (Cover loosely with foil if the cake is browning too quickly.) Let sit 15 minutes, then invert onto a platter and let cool completely.

SPICED PLUM UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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An easy-to-make spiced cake with a caramel glazed fruit top.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, optional
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds firm ripe plums, cut into 1/2-inch wedges (or halved if small)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup sugar
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk or 3/4 cup whole milk whisked with 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • For the caramel and fruit: Stir the sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoons water together in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet to make a mixture like wet sand. Cook over medium-high heat until melted and light amber, about 5 minutes. Stir in the salt if making a salted caramel. Arrange the plums, cut-side down, on top.
  • For the batter: Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Beat the sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition, then beat in the vanilla. Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the buttermilk, stirring until just incorporated.
  • Pour the batter over the fruit and spread evenly. Bake until golden brown all over and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Let rest for 15 minutes and then invert onto a serving platter. Cool to room temperature before serving.
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PLUM UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup soft unsalted butter plus butter for greasing pan
1 pound Italian prune plums, halved and pitted
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
3 eggs
1 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Ice cream or whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heavily butter a 10-inch pie pan.
  • Arrange the plums cut side down in the pie pan. A few of them, quartered, can be used to fill any gaps.
  • Mix a cup of the sugar with the water in a shallow saucepan or a skillet, preferably nonstick. Cook without stirring over medium-high heat until the sugar starts to turn amber around the edges. Gently swirl the pan so the sugar cooks evenly and continue cooking until the mixture is uniformly amber colored. Immediately pour this caramel over the plums in the pan. Scatter the walnuts over the caramel.
  • Cream the remaining butter and the remaining sugar together. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix the flour, cinnamon and baking powder together and fold it into the batter. Add the vanilla. Spread the batter over the plums.
  • Place in the oven and bake about 30 minutes, until the cake is golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool at least an hour before unmolding. As the cake is best if it has not been refrigerated, it can be left in the pan until shortly before serving time.
  • Unmold the cake onto a serving dish. If any of the fruit clings to the pan, lift it off and place it back on the cake.
  • Serve cake with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 553, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 93 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 73 milligrams, Sugar 66 grams, TransFat 1 gram

PLUM BLUEBERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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This is a very pretty cake. Make sure to use black plums as they will turn pink when they bake and will look beautiful. The plums and blueberries can be replaced with peaches. You can also leave out the blueberries which makes a delicious plum cake! Enjoy!!!

Provided by BLONDINI2

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Blueberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons margarine
¼ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup milk
4 black plums, pitted and thinly sliced
¾ cup blueberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch cake pan. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • In the prepared pan, combine 3 tablespoons margarine and brown sugar. Place pan inside the preheated oven until the margarine melts and begins to bubble. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the 1/3 cup margarine and 1 cup white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated.
  • Arrange plums around the edges of the prepared pan, overlapping slightly. Distribute the blueberries in the center. Pour batter into prepared pan, covering fruit completely. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 196.4 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

PLUM UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Provided by Mary Jo Thoresen

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Plum     Summer     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup packed golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
6 large plums, halved, pitted, each half cut into 6 wedges
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup milk
Lightly sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir 6 tablespoons butter, brown sugar and honey in heavy medium skillet over low heat until butter melts and sugar and honey blend in, forming thick, smooth sauce. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides. Arrange plums in overlapping concentric circles atop sauce.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat remaining 6 tablespoons butter in large bowl until light. Add sugar and beat until creamy. Add eggs and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in extracts. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing just until blended. Spoon batter evenly over plums. Bake cake until golden and tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 5 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool in pan 30 minutes.
  • Using knife, cut around pan sides to loosen cake. Place platter atop cake pan. Invert cake; place platter on work surface. Let stand 5 minutes. Gently lift off pan. Serve cake warm with whipped cream.

PLUM DELICIOUS UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Wow! I combined the best of two recipes I found here at Recipezaar and this came out! It's beautiful, easy, and serves more than the two recipes I combined. (Thanks to AmbyDawn and Tamibic2 for the ideas.)

Provided by Chef-francie

Categories     Breakfast

Time 42m

Yield 12-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
6 plums, sliced (and peeled if the skins are getting old and wrinkly)
2/3 cup blueberries (I use thawed frozen ones that I picked in the summer.)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/3 cups Splenda sugar substitute (or sugar if you're not dieting)
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/3 cups low-fat buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Put the butter in a 13x9 baking dish (I use a glass casserole dish) and let the butter melt in the oven while it's preheating.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.
  • Arrange plum slices over brown sugar.
  • Sprinkle with blueberries.
  • Sift together the dry ingredients. Add lemon zest.
  • Beat together wet ingredients; eggs, vanilla, buttermilk.
  • Make a well in the dry ingredients.
  • Dump in the wet mixture.
  • Mix just until moistened.
  • Pour batter over the plums and blueberries.
  • Bake for 30 minutes; test with a toothpick.
  • When done, cool for about 8 minutes.
  • Now, carefully, invert onto a 13x9 serving plate if you have one or into another 13x9 casserole dish (which is what I do) so that the bottom is now on top.
  • See how pretty this is?

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.2, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 41.4, Sodium 171, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 14.4, Protein 4.4

PLUM UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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

Provided by loof751

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons water
3 cups pitted sliced plums
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 cup finely ground pecans
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel

Steps:

  • Place 3 tablespoons butter in a 9x9 baking pan. Put in the oven at 350 degrees until butter is just melted.
  • Remove from oven and stir in brown sugar and water until combined. Spread to an even layer in the pan.
  • Arrange plum slices on top of the sugar mixture in the pan.
  • In a large bowl mix flour, pecans, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add milk, 5 tablespoons butter, eggs and vanilla. Beat with a mixer on low speed until combined. Beat on medium for 1 minute.
  • Stir in orange peel.
  • Spoon batter over top of plums in pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes, until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
  • Loosen sides of cake from pan and invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.8, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 81.3, Sodium 347.8, Carbohydrate 69.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 44.9, Protein 6.6

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm plums. Softer plums will break down too much during baking and lose their shape.
  • Use a 9-inch cast iron skillet or oven-safe skillet. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the cake from sticking.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes before inverting it onto a plate. This will help to prevent the cake from breaking.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature. It can be topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

This plum upside-down cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and tart plums are a perfect complement to the moist, fluffy cake. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this plum upside-down cake is a great choice for beginner bakers. And with its delicious flavor and beautiful presentation, it's sure to impress even the most experienced bakers. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this plum upside-down cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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