Best 6 Blueberry Upside Down Dessert Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Blueberry Upside-Down Dessert, a culinary masterpiece that combines the vibrant sweetness of blueberries, the richness of butter and sugar, and the comforting warmth of cake. This delectable treat is a delightful fusion of textures, featuring a crisp, golden-brown crust, a tender and fluffy cake interior, and a burst of juicy blueberries in every bite.

This recipe article includes two irresistible variations of the Blueberry Upside-Down Dessert: the classic version and a gluten-free alternative. The classic recipe captivates the senses with its simplicity and timeless charm, while the gluten-free option caters to those with dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can savor this delectable dessert. Both variations promise an explosion of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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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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.

PLUM BLUEBERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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This is a very pretty cake. Make sure to use black plums as they will turn pink when they bake and will look beautiful. The plums and blueberries can be replaced with peaches. You can also leave out the blueberries which makes a delicious plum cake! Enjoy!!!

Provided by BLONDINI2

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Blueberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons margarine
¼ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup milk
4 black plums, pitted and thinly sliced
¾ cup blueberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch cake pan. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • In the prepared pan, combine 3 tablespoons margarine and brown sugar. Place pan inside the preheated oven until the margarine melts and begins to bubble. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the 1/3 cup margarine and 1 cup white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated.
  • Arrange plums around the edges of the prepared pan, overlapping slightly. Distribute the 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 Facts : Calories 229.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 196.4 mg, Sugar 25.1 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.

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen blueberries for the best flavor. If using frozen blueberries, thaw them completely before using.
  • To make the blueberry sauce, use a saucepan that is large enough to hold the blueberries and the sugar without overflowing. The sauce will bubble up as it cooks, so it's important to have a large enough pan to prevent it from boiling over.
  • Cook the blueberry sauce over medium heat, stirring constantly. This will help to prevent the sauce from burning.
  • Once the blueberry sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before pouring it over the cake batter.
  • Serve the blueberry upside-down dessert warm or at room temperature. It can also be served chilled, if desired.

Conclusion:

This blueberry upside-down dessert is the perfect summer treat. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with family and friends. The sweet and juicy blueberries are the star of the show, and the buttery cake is the perfect complement. Whether you serve it warm or at room temperature, this dessert is sure to be a hit.

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