Description
Indulge in the sweet and fruity delight of this Cherry Upside-Down Cake. With a caramelized cherry topping and a moist, vanilla-infused cake base, this dessert is a perfect combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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For the Cherry Topping
- 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 cups (14 oz) fresh cherries, pitted and halved
For the Cake
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spoon into measuring cup and scrape off the top)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk, lukewarm
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the cake pan: Preheat the oven to 350˚F (175˚C). Butter a 9-inch cake pan and melt butter with brown sugar on the stove. Spread mixture in pan.
- Add cherries: Arrange cherries, cut-side down, in the pan.
- Combine dry ingredients: Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Prepare the batter: Beat sugar and butter until fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla. Mix in milk and flour mixture.
- Whip egg whites: Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 55 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool, then invert onto a platter before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh cherries for a vibrant flavor.
- Ensure the cake pan is well greased to prevent sticking.
- This cake is delicious served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cherry Upside-Down Cake, dessert, cherry cake, upside-down cake
