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Plum Upside-Down Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Jack
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This Plum Upside-Down Cake is a delightful autumn dessert featuring juicy plum wedges baked beneath a moist, fluffy batter. The cake is flavored with vanilla and buttermilk, creating a tender crumb that complements the caramelized fruit topping. Perfect for a cozy afternoon treat or a charming dessert, this cake showcases seasonal plums in a simple yet elegant way.

Ingredients

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For the Plum Topping

  • 150ml sunflower oil, plus extra for the tin
  • 50g butter, softened
  • 300g light brown soft sugar
  • 6 plums, stoned and cut into 8 wedges

For the Cake Batter

  • 284ml pot buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs
  • 325g self-raising flour
  • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Tin: Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/gas mark 4. Oil and line the base of a deep 20cm springform cake tin to prevent sticking.
  2. Create the Plum Topping Base: In a bowl, combine the softened butter with 50g of the light brown soft sugar. Spread this mixture evenly over the base of the lined tin to form a caramel-like foundation. Arrange the plum wedges on top of this butter-sugar layer in concentric circles, making sure they are evenly spaced.
  3. Mix the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, pour in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, sunflower oil, remaining sugar, and crack in the eggs. Beat the mixture for 1-2 minutes using a fork or whisk to thoroughly incorporate the eggs and sugar. Add the self-raising flour and bicarbonate of soda, mixing until smooth and free of lumps.
  4. Pour Batter Over Plums: Carefully pour the prepared smooth batter over the arranged plums in the tin, spreading gently if needed to cover the fruit evenly.
  5. Bake the Cake: Place the cake tin in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Test the cake’s doneness by inserting a skewer into the center; it should come out clean when the cake is fully cooked.
  6. Cool and Invert: Allow the cake to cool completely in the tin to help it set. Once cooled, carefully remove the cake from the tin and invert it onto a serving board or plate, revealing the caramelized plum topping.

Notes

  • Ensure the cake is fully cooled before inverting to avoid breaking the delicate topping.
  • If fresh plums are not in season, frozen plums can be used but should be thawed and drained well.
  • This cake pairs wonderfully with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  • Using a springform tin makes it easier to invert the cake without damage.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Keywords: plum upside-down cake, autumn dessert, fruit cake, buttermilk cake, caramelized plums

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