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Blueberry Upside Down Cake

Delicious Blueberry Upside Down Cake for Sweet Memories

Experience the delightful Blueberry Upside Down Cake, a comforting dessert that brings everyone together with its caramelized berries and moist cake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar substitute with coconut sugar for a healthier option
  • 1/4 cup butter unsalted for better flavor control
  • 2 cups blueberries use fresh or frozen (do not thaw)
For the Batter
  • 3 large eggs ensure at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour blends
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder check for freshness
  • 1/2 cup milk any milk including non-dairy alternatives
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for best taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt balances sweetness

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Blueberry Upside Down Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter.
  2. Melt 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until syrupy. Pour into the cake pan and layer blueberries.
  3. Beat 3 egg whites until stiff peaks form and set aside.
  4. Cream 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of brown sugar until fluffy. Add 3 egg yolks and 1 teaspoon of vanilla, mixing well.
  5. Whisk together 1 1/2 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add to the wet batter with 1/2 cup of milk.
  6. Fold the beaten egg whites into the batter gently.
  7. Pour the batter into the cake pan over the blueberries and bake for 55–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, please follow the tips regarding egg whites and cooling times.

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