Out of This World Upside-Down Plum Cake
This English Upside-Down Plum Cake is a sweet summer delight. English upside-down plum cake is a delicious dessert that showcases a caramelized plum topping baked beneath a moist cake layer. When the cake is inverted, the plums create a beautiful, jammy topping that is both sweet and tangy.
The term “plum” in English plum cake refers to dried fruits like raisins and currants, not fresh plums. This cake originated in medieval England as part of a pre-Christmas fasting tradition, evolving from a porridge made with dried fruits and spices. Over time, it transformed into a cake associated with Christmas, and the upside-down variation has since become popular.
Out Of This World Upside-Down Plum Cake
This English Upside-Down Plum Cake is a sweet summer delight.English upside-down plum cake is a delicious dessert that showcases a caramelized plum topping baked beneath a moist cake layer. When the cake is inverted, the plums create a beautiful, jammy topping – both sweet and tangy.
Equipment
- 1 9-inch springform nonstick cake pan
- 1 Hand mixer or standing mixer or mix by hand
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Small saucepan
Ingredients
- 10 full plums pitted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 stick butter soft
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp real vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp orange zest 1/2 large navel orange
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Toppings
- vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to serve real and organic
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line the spring pan with parchment paper and butter the sides. Set aside.
- 1/2 the plums and gently remove the pits.
- Place plums at the bottom of the pan, cut-side down.
- In a small saucepan, add 1/2 cup sugar and 3 tbsp water. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar turns to a dark amber caramel. While hot, pour evenly over the plums and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat in butter, 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, orange zest, and cinnamon. Beat in eggs one at a time. Slowly add cake flour and baking soda. Mix until light and fluffy.
- Spread batter evenly over the plums.
Bake:
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown, and a knife when inserted comes out clean.
Cool and Flip:
- Let cool for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan.
- Carefully flip the cake onto a serving plate, gently peel off the parchment paper.
Serve:
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 22.7gProtein: 7gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 53g
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