Plum Upside-Down Cake Recipe
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Description:
This Plum Upside-Down Cake is a delightful twist on a classic dessert, adapted from a recipe found in a fitness magazine. It offers a dense texture that’s both satisfying and surprisingly guilt-free, thanks to the use of lighter ingredients. Perfect for breakfast or as a dessert, this cake showcases the natural sweetness of plums in every bite.
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 plums, thinly sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup Splenda sugar substitute (or other sugar substitute)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup fat-free buttermilk
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 165
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.8g
- Cholesterol: 45.5mg
- Sodium: 107.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 20.8g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugars: 8.4g
- Protein: 2.6g
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare Cake Pan: Coat the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan with melted butter, ensuring it’s evenly distributed. Sprinkle brown sugar over the melted butter.
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Arrange Plums: Arrange the thinly sliced plums over the bottom of the cake pan, slightly overlapping them to cover the entire surface.
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter and Splenda sugar substitute until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until well combined.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the fat-free buttermilk. Mix until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
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Pour Batter: Pour the batter evenly over the arranged plums in the cake pan, spreading it gently to ensure it covers the plums completely.
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Bake: Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate. The plum layer should now be on top, showcasing its beautiful arrangement. Allow the cake to cool further before slicing and serving.
This Plum Upside-Down Cake is best enjoyed fresh, either warm or at room temperature. It makes a wonderful addition to any breakfast spread or as a sweet treat for potluck gatherings. The combination of plums, light cake batter, and a hint of sweetness from the brown sugar creates a balanced and delightful dessert that’s sure to impress!
