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Best Homemade Blueberry Upside Down Cake

Best Homemade Blueberry Upside Down Cake for a Sweet Surprise

The Best Homemade Blueberry Upside Down Cake is a stunning dessert that combines fluffy cake and juicy blueberries for a comforting treat.
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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: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Provides sweetness and moisture for caramelization
  • 1/4 cup Butter Ensure softened for easy blending
  • 2 cups Fresh/Frozen Blueberries Use fresh for best results, frozen can be used directly
For the Cake Batter
  • 3 large Eggs Whites beaten until stiff peaks form
  • 1/2 cup Milk Can substitute with plant-based milk
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blend can be used
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure freshness for optimal rise
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor balance
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can be replaced with almond extract
  • 1 cup Sugar For sweetness in the batter
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened for creaming

Equipment

  • 9-inch cake pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup butter over medium heat until syrupy.
  3. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and layer with blueberries.
  4. Beat 3 egg whites until stiff peaks form and set aside.
  5. Cream together 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until fluffy, then add 3 egg yolks and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  6. Whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; alternate adding this mixture with 1/2 cup milk to the butter mix.
  7. Fold in the beaten egg whites gently until combined.
  8. Pour the batter over the blueberries and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake pairs wonderfully with whipped cream or a cup of coffee.

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