How to Make Plum Blueberry Upside-Down Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet, juicy plums and vibrant blueberries with this irresistible Plum Blueberry Upside-Down Cake. This decadent dessert is a delightful twist on the classic pineapple upside-down cake, showcasing the natural sweetness of summer fruits. With a moist, tender cake base and a gooey, caramelized fruit topping, this cake is a crowd-pleaser that's sure to impress friends and family.

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 (9-inch) cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • Combine brown sugar and 3 tablespoons butter in the prepared pan. Place pan inside the preheated oven until butter melts and begins to bubble; set aside.
  • Beat 1 cup white sugar and 1/3 cup butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, then stir in vanilla. Beat in flour mixture, alternately with milk, mixing just until incorporated.
  • Arrange plums around the edges of the prepared pan, overlapping slightly. Distribute 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

    229 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 196mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 94mg