UPSIDE-DOWN FRUIT CAKE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



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.

Gamer Master1234
[email protected]

This cake is a winner! It's easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the fruit topping is caramelized and delicious. I've made this cake for parties and potlucks, and it's always a hit.


Afekolu Maris
[email protected]

This cake is delicious! I made it for my family, and they loved it. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruit topping is perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Adrian Williams
[email protected]

This cake is a must-try! It's easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the fruit topping is caramelized and delicious. I've made this cake for parties and potlucks, and it's always a hit.


Ramy Mahmoud
[email protected]

This cake is so good! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruit topping is perfectly caramelized. I love the combination of sweet and tart from the fruit. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Miraj 143
[email protected]

I made this cake for my family, and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruit topping was perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Rhonda Black
[email protected]

This cake is a winner! It's easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the fruit topping is caramelized and delicious. I've made this cake for parties and potlucks, and it's always a hit.


Frank Black
[email protected]

This cake is delicious! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruit topping is perfectly caramelized. I love the combination of sweet and tart from the fruit. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Lisa Byrne
[email protected]

I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he'd ever had. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruit topping was perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Parshvi Shah
[email protected]

This upside-down fruit cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, but it always impresses. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruit topping is perfectly caramelized. I've made this cake for potlucks and parties, and it's always a hit.


Shermaine Remy
[email protected]

This cake is a keeper! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the fruit topping is caramelized and delicious. I've made this cake for parties and potlucks, and it's always a hit.


Captain Salman
[email protected]

Easy to make and so delicious! I used a variety of fruits, and they all caramelized perfectly. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the topping was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.


David Dorsey
[email protected]

This cake is delicious! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruit topping is perfectly caramelized. I love the combination of sweet and tart from the fruit. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Christian Donald
[email protected]

I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he'd ever had. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruit topping was perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making this cake again.


K Davis
[email protected]

This upside-down fruit cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, but it always impresses. I love the combination of sweet and tart from the fruit, and the cake itself is moist and fluffy. I've made this cake for potlucks and parties, and i


Bilal Abou chakra
[email protected]

This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it with a variety of fruits, and it's always delicious. The topping is especially good - it's crispy and caramelized, and it adds a wonderful flavor to the cake.


Josh Young
[email protected]

I've made this upside-down fruit cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the fruit topping is perfectly caramelized. I love that I can use whatever fruit I have on hand, so it's a great way to use up


Muhmmahullah Khan
[email protected]

This upside-down fruit cake was a hit at my family gathering! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the caramelized fruit topping was a perfect complement. I especially loved the use of brown sugar in the topping, which gave it a rich and decadent fl