UPSIDE-DOWN FRUIT CAKE

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Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Plum     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

For the cake:
2 sticks plus 2 tablespoons softened butter, plus more for greasing
1 1/4 packed cups light-brown sugar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup almond meal
1/2 cup sour cream
4 eggs, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
For the fruit:
8-10 firmish ripe plums
4 tablespoons light-brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Use a little butter to grease a 9-inch round springform pan, then line the base with parchment paper. Wrap the base of the pan with aluminum foil.
  • Halve and pit the plums, then cut each half into 3 wedges. Toss them with 4 tablespoons light-brown sugar.
  • Arrange the fruit in the bottom of the pan in neat rings. They must be in a single layer. Make sure you add all the sugar.
  • Put the butter in a mixing bowl with the dry ingredients, sour cream, eggs, and almond extract.
  • Use an electric mixer to beat everything to a smooth, fairly thick cake batter. Spoon the batter on top of the fruit, then smooth the top. Bake until the cake is golden and has risen, 55 minutes to 1 hour. A skewer should come out clean when inserted in the center. Run an icing spatula or table knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cake, then let cool on a cooling rack.
  • Serve the cake warm. If you need to reheat it, cover it loosely with foil and warm in a low oven for 15 minutes.

Bd Star
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Meh.


Iremain Sami
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the fruit is the perfect addition. I've already made it twice, and I plan on making it again soon.


Abu jaied Ahmed
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This cake was a disaster! I followed the recipe exactly, but the cake turned out dry and crumbly. I won't be making this again.


Shirley Copeland
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I'm not a big fan of upside-down cakes, but this one was actually pretty good. The fruit was caramelized perfectly, and the cake was moist and flavorful.


SNP Skyler
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This cake is a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor is good.


Nadir Hussain
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I love this recipe! The cake is always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make.


Ms tiece
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Easy to make and delicious! I used a variety of fruits, and the cake turned out beautifully.


Valerie Onyegbule
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This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruit is the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


eric boamah
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The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Almoez Musa
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I've never made an upside-down cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! The instructions were clear and concise, and the cake was cooked to perfection.


Jason Iannetti
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This upside-down fruit cake was a hit at my family gathering! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruit was perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making this again.