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🍓 Strawberry Upside Down Cake


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 1 pint)
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 blend)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a 9-inch cast-iron skillet or round baking pan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved.
  3. Arrange strawberry slices in a single layer over the sugar mixture, overlapping slightly.
  4. In a bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. In another bowl, beat eggs, then mix in milk, oil, and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Carefully pour batter over strawberries.
  7. Bake 35–40 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Flip immediately: Let cool 5–10 minutes. Place a large plate over the pan and invert carefully. Lift off the pan to reveal the glossy strawberry topping!

✨ Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream!

đź’ˇ Make ahead: Best served fresh, but leftovers keep at room temp for 2 days. Reheat gently.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 15 mins , Cook Time : 40 mins , Total Time : 55 mins , Servings : 8 slices , Calories : 280 per slice , Net Carbs: 38g , Fats: 11g , Protein: 4g