Best 5 Sticky Plum Upside Down Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a taste of heaven with our delectable Sticky Plum Upside-Down Cake, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This irresistible dessert features a moist and fluffy cake base, generously topped with a layer of sweet and tangy plums, all smothered in a luscious caramel sauce that creates an irresistible sticky glaze. The combination of flavors and textures is simply divine, with the sweetness of the plums perfectly complementing the richness of the caramel and the soft, tender crumb of the cake. This upside-down cake is not only a feast for the palate but also a feast for the eyes, with its vibrant purple plums and glistening caramel sauce creating a visually stunning presentation. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our easy-to-follow recipe ensures that you'll be able to recreate this culinary masterpiece in the comfort of your own home. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey that will leave you craving for more. Are you ready to experience a sticky, sweet, and utterly delicious Sticky Plum Upside-Down Cake?

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

PLUM UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Since my husband liked pineapple upside-down cake, I decided to give this recipe a try one night when we were expecting guests for dinner. Everyone pronounced this cake "Delicious!" and asked for seconds.-Bobbie Talbott, Veneta, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-3/4 to 2 pounds medium plums, pitted and halved
2 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup hot water
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 10-in. cast-iron or ovenproof skillet. Sprinkle brown sugar over butter. Arrange plum halves, cut side down, in a single layer over sugar; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat eggs until thick and lemon-colored; gradually beat in sugar. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Blend water and lemon extract; beat into batter. Pour over plums. , Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Immediately invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm, with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

NEXT-LEVEL PLUM UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Everyone will flip for this stunning dessert crowned with shingled plum slices. The addition of buttermilk to the batter keeps the cake underneath wonderfully moist. This recipe comes from Martha Stewart's Cake Perfection: 100+ Recipes for the Sweet Classic, From Simple to Stunning (Clarkson Potter).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
5 to 7 plums, depending on size, halved and pitted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, separated, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter with brown sugar over low heat. Using a fork, mix together until smooth. Remove from heat.
  • Place plum halves, cut-sides down, on a work surface; cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Transfer each slice to skillet, forming concentric circles beginning at outer edge and ending in center, overlapping slices as you go around.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat remaining 1 stick butter with granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. In a small bowl, beat egg yolks and vanilla; add to butter mixture. In another small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture to butter mixture in three additions, alternating with buttermilk and beginning and ending with flour mixture; beat until just combined. Transfer batter to a wide bowl.
  • In a clean mixer bowl fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites on medium-high until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Stir one-third of whites into batter. Gently fold in remaining whites until incorporated. Pour batter over plums, spreading with an offset spatula to cover evenly.
  • Bake until top is browned and springs back when lightly pressed in center, and a tester comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Transfer skillet to a wire rack; let cool 20 minutes. Turn out cake onto a serving plate and let cool completely before serving.

STICKY PLUM UPSIDE DOWN CAKE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by courtneyepowell

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup(s) fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon(s) orange zest
1/3 cup(s) sugar
3/4 cup(s) sugar
1 1/2 pound(s) (medium) plums, cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
Oil, for the pan
1 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup(s) yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/2 cup(s) (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract
1 cup(s) buttermilk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the orange juice and 1/3 cup sugar in a large saucepan and cook over low heat until the sugar melts, 2 to 3 minutes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the mixture is syrupy, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from heat, add the plums and zest, and set aside, tossing occasionally, until cool. Oil a 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment, then oil the parchment. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and remaining 3/4 cup sugar in a large bowl on medium-high until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to medium and beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla. Reduce mixer speed to low and add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk, beating just until incorporated. Working in concentric circles from the center, arrange enough plum slices, overlapping slightly, to cover the bottom of the pan. Spoon the juices from the bowl over the top. Cut the remaining plum slices into 1/2-inch pieces and fold into the cake batter. Spoon the batter over the plums in the pan. Bake until the cake is light golden brown and a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 65 to 70 minutes. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes. Run a butter knife around the edges of the cake to loosen it from the pan. Place a platter over the top of the pan and invert. Peel off the parchment.

PLUM UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Provided by Mary Jo Thoresen

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Plum     Summer     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup packed golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
6 large plums, halved, pitted, each half cut into 6 wedges
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup milk
Lightly sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir 6 tablespoons butter, brown sugar and honey in heavy medium skillet over low heat until butter melts and sugar and honey blend in, forming thick, smooth sauce. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides. Arrange plums in overlapping concentric circles atop sauce.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat remaining 6 tablespoons butter in large bowl until light. Add sugar and beat until creamy. Add eggs and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in extracts. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing just until blended. Spoon batter evenly over plums. Bake cake until golden and tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 5 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool in pan 30 minutes.
  • Using knife, cut around pan sides to loosen cake. Place platter atop cake pan. Invert cake; place platter on work surface. Let stand 5 minutes. Gently lift off pan. Serve cake warm with whipped cream.

PLUM UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Based on the Cottage Pudding Upside-Down Cake on this site, this plummified version ensures the same fluffy base but with specks of cinnamon thrown in for visual effect. Use a mix of sweet and sour plums for best results and adjust the brown sugar amounts if most of them are sour. Note that flipping the cake will be messier if your plums are overripe. Once it's cooled down, you'll want to reheat it for about 10 seconds in the microwave for the tastiest results.

Provided by crys

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Upside-Down Cake Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste
1 ½ tablespoons blanched almond flour
3 plums, pitted and sliced
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 egg, at room temperature
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract, or to taste
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup milk, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drop butter into an 8-inch square and let melt in the preheating oven.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and tilt to coat the bottom evenly with butter. Sprinkle brown sugar and almond flour on top. Arrange plum slices over the mixture.
  • Beat softened butter and sugar together until light and creamy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract until fluffy.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a separate bowl. Add to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, folding just until dry spots disappear. Pour batter evenly over the plums; tap pan onto the counter to expel excess air bubbles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Cover the pan with a serving plate and immediately invert cake onto the plate. Let cool until no longer hot, about 15 minutes. Cut and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 48.8 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 248.7 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe plums: Ripe plums are sweeter and have a more intense flavor than unripe plums. They will also be softer and easier to slice.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a nonstick skillet: A nonstick skillet will help prevent the plums and cake from sticking to the pan.
  • Cook the plums until they are soft and caramelized: This will give the cake a delicious, sticky topping.
  • Let the cake cool completely before inverting it onto a serving plate: This will help prevent the cake from breaking.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature: Sticky plum upside-down cake is best served warm or at room temperature. It can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Sticky plum upside-down cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with a simple cake batter that is topped with a layer of plums and then caramelized in the oven. The result is a moist and flavorful cake with a sticky, sweet topping. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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