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.

Raju Miha
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. The plums were perfectly caramelized and the cake was moist and flavorful.


Sidny Pasierb
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The plums were sweet and tart and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Gohar Alikhan
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make cake. The plums were perfectly caramelized and the cake was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Deonisia Hernandez
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the results are always impressive.


Olamilekan Teslim Olayiwola
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This was my first time making an upside-down cake and it turned out great! The cake was moist and flavorful and the plums were perfectly caramelized.


Andrew Chacon
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I made this cake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the presentation was beautiful.


Junior Galeng
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. The plums were perfectly caramelized and the cake was moist and flavorful.


Damaris Maingi
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The plums were sweet and tart and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


amar jaleel
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This was my first time making an upside-down cake and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the cake came out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sara
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the results are always impressive.


Mia Mattless
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This cake was absolutely delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. The plums were perfectly caramelized and the cake was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.