Strawberry Upside Down Cake

If you’re a fan of fruity cakes, try out this recipe for Strawberry Upside Down Cake. Even though it is made from scratch, it is still very simple and tastes amazing!

The cake itself is dense and moist, similar to a pound cake, flavored with vanilla and lemon zest. Strawberries are immersed in butter and brown sugar mixture which turns into caramel topping while baking.

This cake can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries, so it can be enjoyed any time of year. Great with a dollop of whipped cream or a side of ice cream, Strawberry Upside Down Cake is a cake that can’t be resisted.

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Strawberry Upside Down Cake

Servings: 8

Author: Kitchen Nostalgia

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• 1/4 g stick unsalted butter 28 ; 4 oz; 2 Tbsp
• 1/4 cup brown sugar 50 g; 4 Tbsp
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• CAKE:
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup white sugar 93 g; 3.3 oz
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 g stick unsalted butter melted, 113 ; 4 oz; 8 Tbsp
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• a pinch of lemon zest
• 1 cup all-purpose flour 128 g; 4.5 oz
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

1. Place the butter and sugar in a saucepan. Heat and stir until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
2. Pour into oiled 8 inch (20 cm) round cake pan.
3. Arrange strawberry slices over the butter and sugar mixture in a single layer.
4. In the bowl of an electric mixer, mix together eggs, sugar and salt. Add melted butter, yogurt, vanilla extract and lemon zest and mix to incorporate.
5. Add flour and baking powder and mix until combined (do not overmix). Pour the batter over strawberry layer. Place in 350 F (175 C) preheated oven. Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
6. Cool for about 10 minutes. Then run a sharp knife around the edge of the cake and then invert the cake onto a serving plate.