Dried Plum Upside-Down Cake With Crème Fraîche Ice

Name: Dried Plum Upside-Down Cake With Crème Fraîche Ice Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces pitted dried plums (such as Pruneaux d'Agen); 1 cup apple liqueur (such as Calvados) or bourbon; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 orange); 1 1/2 cups (about 6 3/8 oz.) all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 cup whole milk

Servings: persons

8 ounces pitted dried plums (such as Pruneaux d'Agen)
1 cup apple liqueur (such as Calvados) or bourbon
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 orange)
1 1/2 cups (about 6 3/8 oz.) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup whole milk

1
Prepare the topping: Combine plums and liqueur in a small saucepan over medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until only about 1 tablespoon of liquid is remaining, and plums are plumped, about 10 minutes. Add butter, and cook, stirring often, until melted. Whisk in brown sugar. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 9-inch square cake pan, and set aside.
2
Prepare the cake: Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Beat butter in bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on high speed until light and fluffy. Add sugar and vanilla, and beat until combined, 2 to 3 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until combined after each addition. Add orange zest, and beat just until combined.
3
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to batter, and beat until incorporated after each addition.
4
Spoon batter over topping in prepared cake pan, spreading gently. Bake in preheated oven until cake is golden and slightly pulling away from sides, 40 to 45 minutes.
5
Cool in pan 15 minutes, and invert cake onto a platter. Serve with Creme Fraiche Ice Cream.

1016

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces pitted dried plums (such as Pruneaux d'Agen), 1 cup apple liqueur (such as Calvados) or bourbon, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Dried Plum Upside-Down Cake With Crème Fraîche Ice Cream falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

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Dried Plum Upside-Down Cake With Crème Fraîche Ice Cream

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Variations & substitutions

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