Description
A delicious Strawberry Upside-Down Cake featuring fresh strawberries and a moist cake base, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Strawberry Topping
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Cake
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup strawberry juice or additional milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the melted butter, ½ cup sugar, and lemon juice. Spread the mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Arrange the sliced strawberries over the butter mixture in an even layer.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and ¾ cup sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk and strawberry juice. Mix just until combined.
- Carefully spread the batter over the strawberries, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edges of the cake. Place a serving plate over the pan and carefully invert the cake onto the plate.
- Remove the pan and parchment paper. Let cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- Don’t let the cake cool completely in the pan before flipping—it may cause the strawberry topping to stick.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg