Description
Indulge in the delightful Traditional Strawberry Upside Down Cake, a perfect balance of sweet strawberries and fluffy cake that will brighten up your summer gatherings. This easy-to-make dessert showcases a stunning strawberry topping that flips over to reveal a beautiful presentation, making it not only delicious but also visually appealing. Whether you’re hosting a picnic or enjoying a cozy night in, this cake is sure to impress. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this mouthwatering treat in no time. Serve it warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sliced strawberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 4 tbsp melted butter (for topping)
- 1/2 cup white sugar (for cake)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp melted butter (for cake)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar for the topping, then pour into a greased 9-inch round cake pan. Arrange the sliced strawberries on top.
- In a large bowl, whisk together white sugar, eggs, and melted butter until smooth. Add vanilla extract and buttermilk, mixing well before folding in self-rising flour until combined.
- Pour the batter over the strawberries in the cake pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes before flipping it onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg