Italian Recipes

Raspberry Almond Upside-Down Cakes

Published
Feb 18, 2025
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Italian Recipes
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Category: Desserts
Yield: 4 servings


Ingredients

Ingredient Amount
Raspberries 250g
Almond flour 65g
All-purpose flour 145g
Butter (softened) 135g
Eggs 55g
Egg yolks 20g
Sugar 110g

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Batter:
    In a stand mixer, combine the softened butter, cut into pieces, and sugar. Beat on medium speed until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth.

  2. Incorporate the Eggs:
    Gradually add the whole egg while the mixer is running. Allow the eggs to fully incorporate, ensuring the mixture becomes silky and smooth at a medium speed.

  3. Add the Dry Ingredients:
    Turn off the stand mixer. Add both the all-purpose flour and almond flour in one go, mixing gently until fully combined. Ensure the batter is smooth and well-blended.

  4. Prepare the Baking Molds:
    Butter four 9 cm diameter individual cake molds. Carefully wash and pat dry the fresh raspberries, then arrange them at the bottom of each mold, making a layer.

  5. Assemble the Cakes:
    Pour the frangipane batter over the raspberries in each mold, ensuring it is evenly distributed. Smooth the surface of each cake with the back of a spoon.

  6. Bake:
    Preheat your oven to 175°C (static). Place the molds in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden and set.

  7. Cool and Unmold:
    Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven. Allow them to cool slightly before gently running a smooth-bladed knife around the edges to loosen the cakes. Turn the molds upside down to release the cakes easily.

  8. Serve:
    For an added treat, serve the raspberry upside-down cakes with a scoop of fiordilatte or vanilla ice cream, if desired.


Tips:
These delicious upside-down cakes offer a beautiful balance between the sweetness of the frangipane batter and the tartness of the fresh raspberries. Ideal for an elegant dessert, they are a perfect pairing for a scoop of gelato or a dollop of whipped cream.