Upside Down Plum Cake

Upside-down plum cake is a refined dessert, perfect for autumn days when the flavors of seasonal fruits blend with the sweetness of a fluffy dough. This simple and quick recipe will surely become your family's favorite, and the final result is a delight that will please any sweet tooth.

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 40-45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Servings: 8-10

Necessary ingredients:
- 500 g plums (fresh or frozen)
- 150 g sugar
- 100 g butter (melted)
- 2 eggs
- 150 g flour
- 1 packet of baking powder (about 10 g)
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 50 ml milk

Preparing the upside-down plum cake:
1. Preparing the plums: Start by washing the plums under a stream of cold water. If using frozen plums, make sure to thaw them completely before use. Cut the plums in half, removing the pits. You can leave small plums whole for a more attractive cake appearance.

2. Caramelizing the plums: In a pan, add 100 g of sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of water, then place the pan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar completely dissolves and caramelizes. Then, add the plums, gently stirring to coat them with caramel. Let them simmer for a few minutes, then remove the pan from heat.

3. Preparing the batter: In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the remaining 50 g of sugar and the vanilla sugar until the mixture becomes frothy. Add the melted butter and milk, mixing well. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, gently mixing with a spatula to avoid lumps.

4. Assembling the cake: Preheat the oven to 180°C. In a baking dish (about 25x25 cm), evenly place the caramelized plums, and pour the batter over them. Spread it with a spatula, ensuring it covers the fruits well.

5. Baking: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake the cake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden and a stick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Inverting the cake: Once the cake is baked, let it cool for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a platter. This way, the caramelized plums will be on top, providing an attractive and delicious appearance.

Serving and variations:
The upside-down plum cake is served warm or at room temperature, delicious alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a caramel sauce for a perfect contrast between warm and cold. You can also add a hint of cinnamon to the batter or caramel for an extra flavor boost.

This recipe is versatile: you can replace the plums with apples, peaches, or even apricots, depending on your preferences. Make sure to adjust the sugar amount according to the sweetness of the fruits used.

The upside-down plum cake is a quick and simple dessert to prepare, but with a remarkable visual and taste impact. It won’t last long in the dish, so get ready to be impressed by the compliments received!

The baking pan is lined all around with aluminum foil. The resulting pan is placed inside the baking pan. It is well greased with butter or margarine. The plums are washed, dried, pitted, and sliced. The oven is preheated to 180 degrees. The butter (or margarine) is whipped together with vanilla sugar. Those black specks are vanilla from the pod for me. The eggs are added gradually. The flour is mixed with cornstarch and baking powder, and incorporated spoon by spoon into the batter. The plums are placed in the pan cut side down. The batter is poured evenly over the plums and baked in the middle rack for 1 hour. The cake is left to cool for 10 minutes, then turned out onto a platter using a plate or whatever is convenient for you. The aluminum foil is removed. The almonds are toasted without fat in a pan until they have a light brown color. The upside-down plum cake is dusted with powdered sugar and garnished with the almonds. Enjoy your meal! Recipe for Upside-down Plum Cake was proposed by Camila on the recipe forum.

 Ingredients: 500 g plums, 100 g soft butter (margarine), without the one for greasing, 150 g sugar, 1 tablespoon of vanilla sugar (I used a vanilla pod), 3 eggs, 100 g flour and cornstarch, 3 teaspoons of baking powder, 50 g almonds, optionally walnuts, 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar.

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