Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a Traditional Strawberry Upside Down Cake, a nostalgic dessert that brings summer sweetness to your table. This easy-to-make cake features luscious, caramelized strawberries beautifully arranged on top of a light and fluffy cake base. Perfect for family gatherings or as a cozy treat after dinner, this cake not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also serves as an impressive centerpiece for any occasion. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, you’ll find yourself reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups sliced strawberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 cup white sugar (for cake)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp melted butter (plus 4 tbsp for topping)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with melted butter.
- Combine sliced strawberries with 1/3 cup sugar in a bowl and let sit for about 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix together 1/2 cup sugar and melted butter. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and buttermilk until smooth. Gradually fold in flour until just combined.
- Pour the remaining melted butter into the prepared pan, followed by the macerated strawberries.
- Pour the batter over the strawberries and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes before flipping onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg