Blackberry Upside Down Cake is a delightful dessert that showcases juicy blackberries nestled in a buttery caramelized topping. This recipe promises a moist vanilla cake with bursts of berry flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients for Blackberry Upside Down Cake:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 cups fresh blackberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or substitute with 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 tbsp lemon juice)
How to make Blackberry Upside Down Cake:
- Prepare the Topping: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour melted butter into a 9-inch round cake pan. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the butter. Arrange blackberries in a single layer over the sugar mixture.
- Make the Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Assemble the Cake: Carefully spoon the batter over the blackberries in the cake pan, spreading it evenly to cover the berries and smooth the top.
- Bake and Serve: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cake, then invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.
About the Main Ingredients:
- Blackberries: Provide a juicy and tart-sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with the caramelized brown sugar topping.
- Butter and Sugar Topping: Create a rich, caramel-like layer that caramelizes beautifully as the cake bakes.
- Vanilla Cake: Made moist and tender with buttermilk, this cake complements the sweet-tart blackberries perfectly.
Enjoy this Blackberry Upside Down Cake as a delicious dessert that highlights the vibrant flavors of fresh blackberries in every bite.
