Best 8 Upside Down Fruit Cake Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Upside down fruit cake is a classic dessert that is both delicious and visually appealing. It's perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations. With its moist, tender crumb and caramelized fruit topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Upside-Down Apple Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, apples, butter, brown sugar

Provided by Camille Bergerson

Categories     Desserts

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
4 apples, peeled and cut into ¼-inch (6.3mm) thick slices, recommended: granny smith or pink lady
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch (23cm) cake pan.
  • In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
  • Whisk in the eggs, vanilla and milk until fully incorporated.
  • Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk until combined.
  • For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the brown sugar. Bring to a boil and continue to stir for 30 seconds, or until vigorously bubbling.
  • Pour the sauce into the greased cake pan.
  • Arrange the apples on top of the sauce in a circular pattern. Pour cake batter on top of apples and smooth the top of the batter.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the cake is done (the top will spring back when gently poked).
  • Cool for 10-15 minutes and loosen the sides of the cake by running a butter knife around the edge.
  • Place a plate upside down on top of the pan, then invert the pan, flipping the cake onto the plate.
  • Garnish slices with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 39 grams

UPSIDE DOWN FRUIT CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Upside Down Fruit Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: butter, sugar, self-raising flour, eggs, vanilla extract, strawberry, bananas, raspberry, blueberry

Provided by Lucy Phillips

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 oz butter
½ cup sugar
1 ½ cups self-raising flour
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup strawberry, sliced
2 bananas, sliced
3 handfuls raspberry
1 handful blueberry

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F
  • Mix together the butter, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and eggs in a bowl until smooth and combined.
  • Place fruit at the bottom of a greased baking tray. Then pour cake batter on top of the fruit. Then place more fruit on top of the cake batter.
  • Bake for 20-40 minutes until cooked through, checking every ten minutes after the 20-minute mark.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 16 grams

UPSIDE-DOWN FRUIT CAKE



Upside-Down Fruit Cake image

Whatever your perception of fruit cake is, turn it upside down and inside out, because this is not the rock-hard loaf that's been passed around since times eternal. This version includes all the best of the classic ingredients-brandy, dried fruit, nuts, molasses and warming spices-just rejiggered into a cake that's soft, tender-crumbed and completely irresistible, if we do say so ourselves. It begins by combining dried cherries, apricots and pecans with melted butter and brown sugar. These ingredients go into the pan first and get topped with batter, because this fruit cake is also an upside-down cake. When it's turned out of its pan, the fruits and nuts are glossy, gooey and caramelized, which makes this cake so pretty that it really only needs a dollop of whipped cream to be complete. If you're ready to turn tradition on its head, give this modern take on fruit cake a try!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/3 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup chopped dried cherries
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon brandy

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray; line bottom with cooking parchment paper.
  • In medium bowl, stir 1/3 cup melted butter, 1/3 cup brown sugar and the water until well blended. Stir in dried fruit and pecans to coat evenly. Pour into pan, and spread in an even layer; set aside.
  • In small bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat 1/3 cup softened butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, about 1 minute or until fluffy. Beat in molasses. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until smooth. In small bowl, mix milk and brandy. On low speed, beat in one-third of the flour mixture, then half of milk mixture, beating well after each addition, just until smooth. Repeat with flour mixture and milk, ending with flour mixture. Scrape side of bowl occasionally. Pour and spread batter over dried fruit mixture in pan. Tap cake pan on counter 2 to 3 times to eliminate air bubbles from batter.
  • Bake 29 to 33 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Run knife around side of pan to loosen cake. Cool pan on cooling rack 5 minutes. Place heatproof serving plate upside down over pan; turn plate and pan over. Remove pan. Cool 30 minutes before serving.
  • Cut into wedges. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 32 g, TransFat 1/2 g

UPSIDE-DOWN FRUIT CAKE



Upside-Down Fruit Cake image

Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Plum     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

For the cake:
2 sticks plus 2 tablespoons softened butter, plus more for greasing
1 1/4 packed cups light-brown sugar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup almond meal
1/2 cup sour cream
4 eggs, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
For the fruit:
8-10 firmish ripe plums
4 tablespoons light-brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Use a little butter to grease a 9-inch round springform pan, then line the base with parchment paper. Wrap the base of the pan with aluminum foil.
  • Halve and pit the plums, then cut each half into 3 wedges. Toss them with 4 tablespoons light-brown sugar.
  • Arrange the fruit in the bottom of the pan in neat rings. They must be in a single layer. Make sure you add all the sugar.
  • Put the butter in a mixing bowl with the dry ingredients, sour cream, eggs, and almond extract.
  • Use an electric mixer to beat everything to a smooth, fairly thick cake batter. Spoon the batter on top of the fruit, then smooth the top. Bake until the cake is golden and has risen, 55 minutes to 1 hour. A skewer should come out clean when inserted in the center. Run an icing spatula or table knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cake, then let cool on a cooling rack.
  • Serve the cake warm. If you need to reheat it, cover it loosely with foil and warm in a low oven for 15 minutes.

UPSIDE-DOWN FRUITCAKE



Upside-Down Fruitcake image

I get tired of people bad-mouthing holiday fruitcakes. It's one of my favorite holiday flavors and I look forward to it every year. This year, I decided to combine it with everyone's favorite, upside-down cake. Try to say no to this fruitcake; I dare you! -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
2 tablespoons bourbon
1-1/2 cups chopped mixed candied fruit
CAKE:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/3 cup molasses
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup warm water
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line the bottom and sides of an 8-in. square baking pan with heavy-duty foil; grease foil. In a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in bourbon. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with candied fruit., In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition. Stir in pecans., Drop batter by spoonfuls over fruit; spread carefully. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate; remove foil. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



Pineapple Upside-Down Cake image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 2h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
One 20-ounce can pineapple rings, drained and patted dry (10 rings)
19 brandy-soaked cherries, drained
1 1/2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • For the topping: Pour the melted butter into a 9-inch pie dish. Use a pastry brush to brush the sides of the pie plate with butter. Sprinkle the butter with the brown sugar. Use clean hands to cover the base and sides of the pie plate with the butter sugar mixture. Arrange 7 pineapple rings on the base of the pie plate. Cut the remaining 3 rings in half and place them in the openings on the sides of the pie plate. Place a cherry in the center of each pineapple ring and in the empty spaces between the pineapple rings. Place the pie plate in the fridge while you make the batter.
  • For the cake: Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to a mixing bowl and whisk to break up any lumps of flour and to evenly combine the ingredients. Set aside.
  • Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream the butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Next, add the eggs, one at a time, fully incorporating the first egg before adding another. When the eggs are incorporated, add the vanilla and orange zest and mix until combined.
  • Alternate adding the flour mixture and the sour cream to the mixer, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Spoon the batter into the chilled pie plate. Place the pie plate on the prepared baking sheet and transfer to the oven to bake until the juices are bubbling and the toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes. Place a plate over the top of the cake and carefully flip the cake over, inverting it onto the plate. Cool the cake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

BOOZY BERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



Boozy Berry Upside-Down Cake image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1/3 cup sweetened coconut
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg
10 tablespoons (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons) salted butter, melted
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons tequila
1 cup blackberries
1 cup blueberries
1 cup chopped strawberries
Canned whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Make the cake batter by combining the flour, granulated sugar, milk, sweetened coconut, baking powder, coconut extract, salt, egg and 8 tablespoons butter in a mixing bowl. Beat until well combined, then set aside.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Swirl to coat the base and sides of the skillet. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the butter and drizzle over the tequila. Evenly distribute the berries over the bottom of the skillet.
  • Pour over the batter and smooth gently. Bake until golden and a toothpick or skewer comes out clean when inserted in the center of the cake, about 45 minutes.
  • Immediately run a knife around the edge of the cake, then put a plate upside down on top of the skillet. Carefully invert the skillet so that the cake is turned onto the plate. (It should come out fairly easily.) Let cool slightly before cutting into wedges and serving warm with canned whipped cream.

UPSIDE-DOWN COFFEE CAKE



Upside-Down Coffee Cake image

This is a gorgeous moist and gooey coffee cake! Use any type of fresh or frozen fruit, or combination of 2 fruits. Peach, cherry, blackberry and/or red raspberry are some of the best. The deep baking pan is required due to the bubbling caramel sauce and the height of the cake. Every time I serve it I get rave reviews!

Provided by Colleen Royal

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Peach Dessert Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter
2 cups light brown sugar
3 cups fresh peaches, pitted and sliced
⅔ cup margarine
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ⅓ cups milk
3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Use a deep sided 10 inch pan, or wrap the outside of a 10 inch springform pan with aluminum foil to prevent leaking. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter. Bring to a boil, then pour into bottom of springform pan. Sprinkle with sliced peaches.
  • In a large bowl, cream together 2/3 cup margarine and the white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Pour batter over caramel and fruit in pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto serving platter and carefully remove pan. Be extremely careful of hot caramel and fruit juices! Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.9 calories, Carbohydrate 66.5 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 326.1 mg, Sugar 46.1 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Choose the Right Fruit: The type of fruit you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your cake. For a classic upside-down cake, use firm fruits like apples or pears. You can also use softer fruits like peaches or berries, but be sure to slice them thinly so they don't sink to the bottom of the cake.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a Hot Oven: Baking the cake at a high temperature will help create a crispy caramelized topping.
  • Let the Cake Cool Before Inverting: This will help prevent the cake from breaking apart.

Conclusion:

Upside-down fruit cakes are a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious upside-down fruit cake that will be the star of your next party or gathering.

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