Best 8 Blueberry Polenta Upside Down Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors and textures that Blueberry Polenta Upside-Down Cake offers. This culinary masterpiece combines the rustic charm of polenta with the vibrant sweetness of blueberries, resulting in a delightful dessert that will tantalize your taste buds. This article presents a collection of Blueberry Polenta Upside-Down Cake recipes, each offering unique variations to suit different preferences and dietary needs. From classic to gluten-free and vegan options, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions to guide you in creating this delectable treat. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings and impress your loved ones with this delectable upside-down cake.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BLUEBERRY POLENTA UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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This light but satisfying fruit and cornmeal upside-down cake is a dish that can be shopped for at lunch and cooked without too much fanfare after work.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     dinner, cakes, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Vegetable oil for greasing pan
1 1/3 cup sugar, divided
3 cups blueberries
2 large eggs
Finely grated zest of 1 large orange
2/3 cup orange juice
2/3 cup olive oil (not extra virgin) or sunflower oil
1/2 cup regular or instant polenta
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and line base and sides of a 9-inch-square cake pan with baking parchment, and grease the parchment. Sprinkle 1/3 cup sugar over base of pan, and cover evenly with blueberries.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, 1 cup sugar and orange zest. Whisk until pale and thick. Add orange juice and oil, and whisk until blended. In a separate bowl, whisk together polenta, flour, baking powder and salt. Add flour mixture to egg mixture, whisking until smooth. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for about 45 to 55 minutes, until golden brown and springy to the touch, and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool cake on a rack for about 5 minutes. Carefully invert cake onto a serving plate, and slowly peel off parchment paper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 491, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 256 milligrams, Sugar 43 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BLUEBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN SKILLET CAKE



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Living in Maine, I am lucky to have an endless amount of wild blueberries. This recipe's similar to a pineapple upside down cake. It's easy, light and also great with cranberries. -Nettie Moore, Belfast, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Optional toppings: Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and toasted almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, melt cubed butter over medium-low heat; stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in orange juice; sprinkle with blueberries., In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, melted butter and extract until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Pour over blueberries., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Top as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BLUEBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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For a fluffy cake, it's important to use milk that's at room temperature -- it keeps the butter from curdling.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for souffle dish
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons light-brown sugar
1 1/2 cups blueberries, picked over and cleaned
3/4 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/4 cup milk, room temperature

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 1-quart, 5 1/2-inch-diameter souffle dish. Pour 2 tablespoons melted butter into the souffle dish. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons brown sugar over butter. Scatter 1 cup blueberries over sugar. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another medium bowl, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons butter, remaining 1/3 cup brown sugar, and the egg. Whisk the milk into the egg mixture. Add flour mixture; whisk until batter is smooth.
  • Pour half the batter into souffle dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup blueberries over batter. Spread remaining batter over blueberries. Bake until a cake tester inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean of batter, about 45 minutes. Immediately unmold cake, inverting it onto a serving dish. Serve warm with whipped cream if desired.

BLUEBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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A lemony cake is baked over scrumptious blueberries in a springform pan. Invert the cake so that the blueberries are on top! Serve warm with fresh whipped cream.

Provided by Janet C Belanger

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Blueberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups fresh blueberries
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
¾ cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch springform pan. In a medium bowl, combine blueberries, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest. Toss to coat berries, then pour into the prepared pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the almond extract and 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest. Stir together 2 cups flour and the baking powder. Beat into butter mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter over the berries in the pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Place serving plate over the top of the pan and carefully invert cake and plate together, so that the berries end up on top. Carefully unlock the buckle on the side of the pan and remove. Sprinkle toasted almonds on top of cake and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 198.9 mg, Sugar 28.5 g

BLUEBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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"This cake is a family favorite when blueberries are in season," writes Charlotte Harrison of North Providence, Rhode Island. "It's also delicious served with vanilla ice cream."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups fresh blueberries
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups cake flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup whole milk
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter; stir in brown sugar. Spread into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Arrange blueberries in a single layer over brown sugar mixture; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream remaining butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Carefully pour over blueberries. , Bake at 350º for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately invert onto a serving platter. Cool. Serve with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BLUEBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN MINI CAKES



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A nice way to use up some leftover blueberries.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 56m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups frozen blueberries
1 lemon, zested and juiced, divided
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch salt
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter six 4-inch ramekins and place in a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix blueberries, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons white sugar together in a small bowl.
  • Microwave 2 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir in brown sugar. Spread equal amounts into the bottom of each ramekin. Divide the blueberry mixture evenly into the ramekins.
  • Beat 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup white sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing after each addition. Mix in lemon juice and vanilla extract. Add flour, baking powder, ginger, and salt; stir until combined. Mix in milk. Spoon batter into the ramekins over the blueberry mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes.
  • Let cool in the ramekins for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the cakes; invert onto a plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 114.5 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 204.8 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

LEMON BLUEBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Light and simple lemon blueberry cake with a twist on the traditional upside-down cake.

Provided by Hurricane

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, at room temperature
1 cup white sugar, divided
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon allspice
2 (6 ounce) containers fresh blueberries
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rub 2 tablespoons butter over the bottom and sides of an 8-inch round cake pan.
  • Whisk 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, and allspice together in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the bottom and sides of the cake pan. Arrange blueberries evenly over the bottom.
  • Combine remaining butter and sugar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract; beat well. Beat in lemon juice and zest on low speed.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in another bowl. Add to the butter mixture in 3 batches, alternating with milk, beating on low speed after each addition until batter is well combined.
  • Spoon batter smoothly and evenly over the blueberries in the pan. Place pan on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack, about 20 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the cake and invert onto a rimmed platter or serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 182.1 mg, Sugar 30.1 g

BLUEBERRY-LEMON UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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I was young when I married, so I watched my mother-in-law to learn baking. This cake with fresh blueberries is one of her beauties. -Bonnie Roberts, Newaygo, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries, thawed
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Whipped topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer blueberries, sugar and marshmallows. Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions, adding lemon zest before mixing batter; pour over marshmallows., Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh blueberries: Fresh blueberries will give your cake the best flavor and texture. If you can't find fresh blueberries, you can use frozen blueberries, but be sure to thaw them completely before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a cast iron skillet: A cast iron skillet will give your cake a crispy bottom and a golden brown crust. If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a regular baking dish, but the cake may not be as crispy.
  • Serve the cake warm: Blueberry polenta upside-down cake is best served warm, right out of the oven. You can also serve it cold, but it will be less crispy.

Conclusion:

Blueberry polenta upside-down cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet blueberries, creamy polenta, and a crispy crust is sure to please everyone. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this cake is a great choice for beginner bakers. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give blueberry polenta upside-down cake a try!

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