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Homemade Blueberry Upside Down Cake

Irresistible Homemade Blueberry Upside Down Cake Delight

This Homemade Blueberry Upside Down Cake is a delightful dessert that's easy to make and perfect for impressing guests with its warm, jammy blueberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Topping
  • 1 cup brown sugar Adds sweetness and caramelization
  • 1/2 cup butter Provides moisture
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries Star ingredient; fresh preferred
For the Batter
  • 3 eggs Separate whites for fluffiness
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Forms cake base
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
  • 1/2 cup milk Room temperature for better mixing
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Adds depth; can swap with almond extract

Equipment

  • 9-inch cake pan
  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9-inch cake pan with non-stick spray.
  2. Combine 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until syrupy.
  3. Pour the syrup into the prepared cake pan and scatter blueberries over top.
  4. Whip the egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form; set aside.
  5. Cream together 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light; add egg yolks and vanilla.
  6. Sift together 1 1/2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; alternate adding this with 1/2 cup milk in the mixture.
  7. Gently fold in the whipped egg whites into the batter.
  8. Pour the batter over the blueberries and bake for 55–60 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool for 5–10 minutes, then invert onto a platter to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing.

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