Upside-Down Plum Cake Recipe

Name: Upside-Down Plum Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon light butter, melted; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 cups thinly sliced plums; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup light butter, softened; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons grated orange rind; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 2/3 cup low-fat buttermilk (1%)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon light butter, melted
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 cups thinly sliced plums
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup light butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
2/3 cup low-fat buttermilk (1%)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Coat bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan or 9-inch cast iron skillet with melted butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Top with plums, arranging in a circular pattern; set aside.
3
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Beat softened butter and sugar with a mixer at medium speed until blended. Add orange rind, vanilla, and egg, beating until well blended. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Pour batter over plums.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes on a wire rack. Loosen cake from sides of pan using a narrow metal spatula. Place a plate upside down on top of cake pan; invert cake onto plate. Serve warm.

730

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 tablespoon light butter, melted, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 cups thinly sliced plums, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Upside-Down Plum 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.

Upside-Down Plum Cake

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