Blackberry Upside-Down Cake

Health score
3%
Blackberry Upside-Down Cake
45 min.
6
395kcal

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Indulge your senses with this delightful Blackberry Upside-Down Cake – a perfect combination of luscious blackberries and a moist, tender cake that’s sure to impress! This dessert not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also showcases the vibrant flavors of fresh fruit, making it a favorite for gatherings, celebrations, or simply a cozy night in.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this cake is a breeze to whip up, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the company of your loved ones. The magic of this dish lies in the striking presentation: when inverted, the glossy layer of caramelized blackberries glistens, creating an eye-catching centerpiece for your dessert table.

The comforting aroma of vanilla and butter wafts through the kitchen as it bakes, promising a taste experience that’s both nostalgic and uplifting. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this cake becomes even more irresistible, as the creamy coldness contrasts beautifully with the warm, juicy blackberries and tender cake beneath. Treat yourself and your guests to this deliciously sweet adventure that’s bursting with flavor and charm!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 12 ounces blackberries fresh
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk well-shaken
  • large eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted softened
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • servings accompaniment: vanilla ice cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • cake form
  • pot holder

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Line bottom of a buttered 8- by 2-inch round cake pan with 2 rounds of parchment paper, then butter parchment. Dust pan with some flour, knocking out excess.
  3. Arrange blackberries in 1 layer in cake pan.
  4. Sprinkle berries with 11/2 tablespoons sugar and shake pan to help distribute sugar.
  5. Whisk together 1 cup flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Beat together butter and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add egg and vanilla and mix at low speed until just incorporated. Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk in 3 batches, mixing at low speed until just incorporated.
  7. Spoon batter evenly over berries, smoothing top, and bake in middle of oven until top is golden and a tester comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
  8. Run a thin knife around edge of pan, then invert a large plate over pan and, using pot holders to hold plate and pan together tightly, flip cake onto plate. Peel off parchment and serve cake with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories395kcal
Protein7.04%
Fat38.17%
Carbs54.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.68
Glycemic Load
33.27
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.205217506575%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
56.67mg
Pelargonidin
0.26mg
Peonidin
0.12mg
Catechin
21.01mg
Epigallocatechin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
2.64mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.39mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.38mg
Quercetin
2.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:395.05kcal
19.75%
Fat:16.92g
26.03%
Saturated Fat:10.02g
62.63%
Carbohydrates:54.65g
18.22%
Net Carbohydrates:50.62g
18.41%
Sugar:34.55g
38.38%
Cholesterol:82.58mg
27.53%
Sodium:275.98mg
12%
Alcohol:0.23g
100%
Alcohol %:0.15%
100%
Protein:7.02g
14.05%
Manganese:0.52mg
25.98%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
20.92%
Selenium:11.97µg
17.1%
Fiber:4.03g
16.12%
Folate:60.8µg
15.2%
Vitamin C:12.3mg
14.91%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.35%
Vitamin A:713.56IU
14.27%
Phosphorus:140.08mg
14.01%
Calcium:134.28mg
13.43%
Vitamin K:12.23µg
11.65%
Iron:1.54mg
8.56%
Vitamin B3:1.7mg
8.52%
Vitamin B5:0.85mg
8.46%
Potassium:287.59mg
8.22%
Vitamin E:1.19mg
7.97%
Copper:0.15mg
7.65%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.33%
Zinc:1.1mg
7.31%
Magnesium:28.43mg
7.11%
Vitamin D:0.7µg
4.67%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.98%
Source:Epicurious