PEAR UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Introduced in the 1930s, when cast-iron skillets were more commonly found in kitchens than baking pans, the upside-down, or skillet, cake has survived eras of modernization to remain a beloved dessert. Today, Martha puts a seasonal twist on this old-fashioned favorite, eschewing the classic pineapple for sweet and juicy Bartlett pears-large, bell-shaped fruits with smooth, yellow-green skin.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes 1 ten-and-a-half-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make the topping: Melt butter in the bottom of a 10 1/2-inch cast-iron skillet over low heat. Add brown sugar, stirring until dissolved. Swirl to coat the bottom; remove from heat, and cool. Cut pears into 1/4-inch-thick wedges, and arrange them in a circular pattern over the brown-sugar mixture to cover completely; set aside.
- Make the batter: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla extract; beat to combine. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating to combine.
- Alternating with the milk, gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and mix, on low speed, just until the flour is incorporated.
- In a large bowl, beat reserved egg whites and the cream of tartar with a hand mixer until stiff but not dry. Using a rubber spatula, fold egg whites into the batter. Transfer to skillet. Using an offset spatula, spread the batter evenly, being careful not to disturb the pears.
- Bake until well browned on top and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Run a knife around inside of pan, and immediately invert the cake onto a serving dish. Serve warm or at room temperature.
PLUM UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Based on the Cottage Pudding Upside-Down Cake on this site, this plummified version ensures the same fluffy base but with specks of cinnamon thrown in for visual effect. Use a mix of sweet and sour plums for best results and adjust the brown sugar amounts if most of them are sour. Note that flipping the cake will be messier if your plums are overripe. Once it's cooled down, you'll want to reheat it for about 10 seconds in the microwave for the tastiest results.
Provided by crys
Categories Desserts Cakes Upside-Down Cake Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drop butter into an 8-inch square and let melt in the preheating oven.
- Remove the pan from the oven and tilt to coat the bottom evenly with butter. Sprinkle brown sugar and almond flour on top. Arrange plum slices over the mixture.
- Beat softened butter and sugar together until light and creamy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a separate bowl. Add to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, folding just until dry spots disappear. Pour batter evenly over the plums; tap pan onto the counter to expel excess air bubbles.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Cover the pan with a serving plate and immediately invert cake onto the plate. Let cool until no longer hot, about 15 minutes. Cut and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 48.8 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 248.7 mg, Sugar 15.9 g
UPSIDE DOWN PEAR & PLUM CAKE
Love upside down cakes, especially when I get to use my cast iron skillet to bake it ;)
Provided by Christy Perry
Categories Cakes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375F. Melt butter in a 10-12 inch cast iron, (or heavy ovenproof), skillet over low heat. Add 3/4 c. sugar & 1/4 c. molasses to pan & stir. Place fruit in pan trying not to leave large spaces. Cook over low heat while you prepare the cake.
- 2. Cake: beat 1 stick butter & 2/3 c. sugar until light & fluffy. Mix in vanilla & eggs. Combine flour & baking powder, salt & cinnamon, then add alternately with yogurt to the butter/sugar mixture , until well blended. Spoon batter to cover fruit. Bake at 375F. for 25-35 minutes depending on pan size. Look for it to bubble & be light tan. Wait 5 minutes & invert to serving platter. I used a foil lined pizza pan. Serves 10.
PLUM UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Enjoy our plum upside-down cake as a lovely treat with a cup of tea, or as a wonderful pudding served with a spoonful of custard or drizzle of double cream
Provided by Samuel Goldsmith
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield Serves 8-10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Oil and line the base of a deep 20cm springform cake tin. Combine the butter with 50g of the light brown soft sugar and spread onto the base of the lined tin. Arrange the plum wedges on top in concentric circles.
- Tip the buttermilk, vanilla, oil, remaining sugar and eggs into a large bowl and beat for 1-2 mins using a fork or whisk to break up the eggs. Tip in the flour and bicarbonate of soda and mix until you have a smooth batter. Carefully pour this on top of the plums, then put in the oven for 45 mins to 1 hr until a skewer comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin completely, then remove from the tin and invert onto a board or serving plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 58 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 33 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium
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