Description
Indulge in the sweet, fruity goodness of this Strawberry Upside Down Cake. With a moist vanilla cake topped with caramelized strawberries, this dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the cake:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Pour melted butter into the pan, sprinkle with brown sugar, and arrange sliced strawberries over the sugar.
- Prepare the batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla, mix in sour cream and milk. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mix until just combined.
- Bake the cake: Spoon batter over strawberries, smooth the top, and bake for 40–45 minutes. Let the cake rest, invert onto a plate, and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Best served warm or at room temperature.
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt if desired.
- Pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
