Best 5 Upside Down Coffee Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors that is upside-down coffee cake, a classic treat that tantalizes taste buds with its moist, tender crumb, sweet and tangy topping, and the irresistible aroma of freshly brewed coffee. This culinary masterpiece is a harmonious blend of simple ingredients, effortlessly combined to create a stunning centerpiece for any breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea gathering. Join us on a delectable journey as we unveil the secrets behind this timeless classic, with three enticing variations that cater to diverse preferences and dietary restrictions. Discover the original upside-down coffee cake recipe, featuring a luscious brown sugar and cinnamon topping that caramelizes to perfection. For those seeking a healthier indulgence, the gluten-free upside-down coffee cake offers a guilt-free alternative, boasting a moist and flavorful almond flour base. And for those with a sweet tooth, the maple upside-down coffee cake tantalizes with its rich maple syrup topping, adding an extra layer of sweetness and decadence.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN COFFEE CAKE



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Cranberries and pecans are baked in the bottom of this cake. Turn the cake over for ooh's and ah's.

Provided by Marjorita Whyte

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅔ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup butter
1 ¼ cups cranberries
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup butter, room temperature
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap the outside of a 9 inch springform pan with aluminum foil to prevent leaking. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar and 1/3 cup butter. Bring to a boil, then pour into bottom of springform pan. Sprinkle with cranberries and pecans.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto serving platter and carefully remove pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 73.3 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 314.9 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

UPSIDE DOWN APPLE & CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE



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Make and share this Upside Down Apple & Cranberry Coffee Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup corn syrup
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups apples, peeled &, thinly sliced
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F, spray 9-inch cake pan with vegetable spray.
  • TOPPING: Stir together corn syrup, brown sugar, margarine and cinnamon in the cake pan.
  • Place in the oven for 3 minutes or until mixture has melted.
  • The mixture should be sticky.
  • Place the apples and cranberry on top.
  • CAKE: Combine the sugar, apple sauce, oil, egg, egg whites, vanilla and cinnamon in a large bowl, using a whisk or electric mixer.
  • In another bowl, stir together flour and baking powder.
  • Stir the dry ingredients into the apple sauce mixture in batches, alternating with the yogurt, making two additions of dry and one of wet, and then stir just until the mixture is combined.
  • Spread it over the fruit in the pan.
  • Place the pan in the center of the oven and bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until a tester comes out dry.
  • Let cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes, and then turn out onto a large platter.

UPSIDE-DOWN DOUBLE APPLE COFFEE CAKE



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This delicious cake is topped with apple slices and cranberries for a festive looking dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Provided by Mott's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup Mott's® Natural Applesauce
1 medium apple
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries
¼ cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut apple in half and remove core. Cut each half into slices approximately 1/8-inch thick.
  • Stir together brown sugar and water in medium saucepan. Add apple slices. Cook, stirring gently over medium heat, until apple slices are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cranberries in bottom of nonstick or greased 9-inch cake pan. Arrange apple slices over cranberries, drizzling with brown sugar sauce. Set aside.
  • In large bowl or mixer, beat butter with granulated sugar until thoroughly combined. Add apple sauce and egg.
  • In separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda and cinnamon. Gently blend into apple sauce mixture. Spoon batter over apples and cranberries, spreading evenly.
  • Bake 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool 15 minutes before turning cake out onto wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 167.8 mg, Sugar 29.9 g

UPSIDE DOWN GINGER APPLE COFFEE CAKE (CLEAN EATING)



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This is a lovely, healthy recipe that is not overly sweet, but has enough flavor to be well-suited for either brunch or a light dessert. It is from the October 2011 issue of Clean Eating, but I have tweaked it a bit. The original calls for sucanat instead of the sugars and safflower oil instead of canola. Cooking time includes cooling time before inverting.

Provided by smellyvegetarian

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons maple syrup, plus more for garnish
1 apple, sliced (preferably Granny Smith or Cortland)
2 cups spelt flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup canola oil
1 egg
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons ginger, grated fresh

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 and coat an 8 inch cake pan with cooking spray.
  • Drizzle bottom of pan with maple syrup and swirl to coat.
  • Arrange apple slices in a layer over the syrup, allowing them to overlap slightly and covering the pan. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat oil, sugars, egg, applesauce, yogurt, and ginger with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add flour mixture and beat until just combined.
  • Pour batter over apples and bake 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
  • Invert carefully onto a serving platter and drizzle with additional syrup, if desired.

UPSIDE-DOWN COFFEE CAKE



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This is a gorgeous moist and gooey coffee cake! Use any type of fresh or frozen fruit, or combination of 2 fruits. Peach, cherry, blackberry and/or red raspberry are some of the best. The deep baking pan is required due to the bubbling caramel sauce and the height of the cake. Every time I serve it I get rave reviews!

Provided by Colleen Royal

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Peach Dessert Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter
2 cups light brown sugar
3 cups fresh peaches, pitted and sliced
⅔ cup margarine
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ⅓ cups milk
3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Use a deep sided 10 inch pan, or wrap the outside of a 10 inch springform pan with aluminum foil to prevent leaking. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter. Bring to a boil, then pour into bottom of springform pan. Sprinkle with sliced peaches.
  • In a large bowl, cream together 2/3 cup margarine and the white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Pour batter over caramel and fruit in pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto serving platter and carefully remove pan. Be extremely careful of hot caramel and fruit juices! Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.9 calories, Carbohydrate 66.5 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 326.1 mg, Sugar 46.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a 9x13 inch baking dish for the cake.
  • To make the brown sugar topping, combine 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup chopped nuts, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • To make the streusel topping, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup chopped nuts, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Bake the cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Upside-down coffee cake is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist crumb, buttery streusel topping, and sweet brown sugar glaze, this cake is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give this upside-down coffee cake a try!

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