Blackberry Upside Down Cake
Indulge in this delightful Blackberry Upside Down Cake featuring a sweet blackberry topping and a moist vanilla-flavored cake. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering!
Ingredients
For the Topping:
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups blackberries (fresh or frozen)
For the Cake:
½ cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Topping:
In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with ⅓ cup of brown sugar over medium heat.
Add 2 cups of blackberries and toss to coat. Let cook for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
Pour the mixture into a 9-inch cake pan sprayed with cooking spray.
Make the Cake Batter:
In a bowl, beat together ½ cup of white sugar and ½ cup of softened unsalted butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate medium bowl, stir together 1½ cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
Mix Ingredients:
Add the vanilla extract to ½ cup of milk.
Alternately stir the flour mixture and milk into the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
Assemble the Cake:
Spoon the cake batter over the blackberry mixture in the cake pan.
Bake:
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve:
Let the cake cool in the pan on a rack for 30 minutes.
Loosen the cake from the pan by sliding a knife along the inside edge.
Place a cake plate over the top of the pan and flip it to release the cake.
Enjoy your Blackberry Upside Down Cake!
This delicious dessert is sure to impress your family and friends with its beautiful presentation and delightful flavors!