Plum Upside Down Cake Recipe

This plum upside down cake is a simple, comforting cake. The caramelised tart plums balance out the sweet, soft nutty cake. And it just looks so pretty! An upside down cake starts with a layer of butter and sugar mix and fruit on the base of a lined round cake tin so when the cake cooks the fruit caramelises. When baked and cooled the cake is turned upside down so the beautifully sticky plums are on top.

So how do I make a Plum Upside Down Cake from scratch?

To make this upside down cake, begin by mixing together the softened butter and sugar. Spread this evenly over the base of a greased and lined cake tin. Remove the stones from your plums and slice evenly. Arrange the sliced plums on top of the butter and sugar.

The cake is made with a simple creaming method, similar to the method we use when making frangipane for Apple Almond Squares. Start by creaming together the butter, sugar and ground almonds. Beat in the eggs one at a time and then add the flour. Mix well and then mix in the milk. Pour the cake batter on top of the arranged plums and bake.

Wait for the cake to cool before removing from the tin. Place a plate face down directly on top of the cake. Quickly lift the tin and plate together and swiftly turn upside down. Remove the cake tin and peel off the baking paper. Using paper helps ensure that the fruit won’t stick to the bottom of the tin.

What other fruits can I use instead of plums?

If you can’t get your hands on some plums or you just don’t like them, there are a bunch of different fruits you could use for this recipe. Think peaches, cherries, raspberries, rhubarb, apple, pears or even banana.

How long will this Plum Upside Down Cake last for?

This cake can stay fresh for 3-4 days if covered and refrigerated as soon as it cools completely. The cake is best served at room temperature however. Remove slices from the fridge and allow to come to room temperature for 20-30 minutes before serving for best results.

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