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Strawberry Upside Down Cake

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This strawberry upside down cake features a caramelized strawberry layer baked beneath a soft, buttery vanilla cake. When inverted, the juicy berries create a beautiful, glossy topping with a tender crumb underneath.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup (104g) sugar
  • 3 cups (390g) sliced strawberries
  • 1 1/4 cups (163g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp (84g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup (155g) sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp (150ml) milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C).
  2. Mix the melted butter with 1/2 cup sugar and spread evenly across the bottom of a 9×2-inch cake pan.
  3. Arrange sliced strawberries over the sugar layer, covering the bottom of the pan evenly.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature butter, oil, sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  6. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition and scraping down the bowl as needed.
  7. Add half of the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  8. Slowly pour in the milk and mix until incorporated, even if the batter looks slightly curdled.
  9. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until smooth, being careful not to overmix.
  10. Pour batter over the strawberries and spread evenly in the pan.
  11. Bake for 45–50 minutes, covering loosely with foil after about 35 minutes if the top browns too quickly. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  12. Remove from the oven and gently press down the cake surface to level it if needed.
  13. Cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack and allow to cool before serving. Serve warm or reheat individual slices briefly if desired.

Notes

  • Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
  • Let the cake cool slightly before inverting to help it release cleanly.
  • Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
  • Optional: add a scoop of vanilla ice cream when serving.

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