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Best Homemade Blueberry Upside Down Cake

Best Homemade Blueberry Upside Down Cake for Sweet Moments

This Best Homemade Blueberry Upside Down Cake features caramelized blueberries and a fluffy texture, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Use light brown sugar for milder taste.
  • 1/4 cup Butter Can swap with margarine for dairy-free.
  • 2 cups Fresh/Frozen Blueberries Use fresh or frozen without thawing.
For the Cake
  • 3 Egg Whites Whipped in a grease-free bowl.
  • 3 Egg Yolks
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best flavor.
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blend can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Make sure it's fresh.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Almond milk for lactose-free option.

Equipment

  • 9-inch cake pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pan with non-stick spray.
  2. Melt brown sugar and butter in a saucepan, stirring until syrupy for about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Arrange fresh or frozen blueberries evenly over the syrup in the pan.
  4. Whip egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form.
  5. Cream together softened butter and sugar, then add egg yolks and vanilla.
  6. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Alternate mixing this dry blend with the milk into the creamed butter mixture.
  7. Fold the whipped egg whites into the batter gently.
  8. Spread the batter over the blueberries in the pan.
  9. Bake in the oven for 55-60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  10. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a platter.
  11. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Wait 5-10 minutes before flipping the cake for best results. Ensure egg whites are whipped in a clean bowl for airy texture.

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