Starfruit (Carambola) Upside Down Cake Recipe

Name: Starfruit (Carambola) Upside Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 sliced carambolas, sliced crossways into 1/4-inch stars (starfruit); 12 maraschino cherries; 1/3 cup butter; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 1/3 cups flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup milk

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 sliced carambolas, sliced crossways into 1/4-inch stars (starfruit)
12 maraschino cherries
1/3 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 1/3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk

1
Place the three tablespoons butter in a round 9 inch cake pan and warm it to melt the butter.
2
Cover the butter with the brown sugar, then place the star shaped carambola slices and the cherries.
3
In a mixing bowl, cream the 1/3 cup butter with the sugar and lemon zest.
4
Add, one by one, the eggs and continue beating for four minutes.
5
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
6
Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl, alternating with the milk.
7
Pour the batter into the cake pan, and bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes.
8
Remove from oven and let cool for 3 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate. Cool completely before serving.

704

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 sliced carambolas, sliced crossways into 1/4-inch stars (starfruit), 12 maraschino cherries, and more.

Yes, Starfruit (Carambola) Upside Down Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Starfruit (Carambola) Upside Down Cake

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions