How to Make Spiced Plum Upside-Down Cake with Oats - A Step-by-Step Guide

This spiced plum upside-down cake with oats is the perfect dessert for any occasion. The warm spices paired with the juicy plums create a delightful flavor combination, and the addition of oats gives this cake a hearty and satisfying texture. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving a sweet treat, this recipe is sure to impress.

One of the best things about this spiced plum upside-down cake with oats is its simplicity. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup boiling water
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup raw sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste
  • 1 ½ cups diced plums

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine oats and water in a medium bowl. Let sit for 20 minutes.
  • Combine brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Add oatmeal mixture and mix until combined.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and allspice together in a bowl. Add to oatmeal mixture.
  • Place 2 tablespoons butter in a 9-inch square baking pan and melt in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven and sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on top. Sprinkle plums evenly over sugar. Pour batter over plums and spread evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    280 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg
    • Sodium: 317mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 167mg