SAEDNEWS: Upside-down cherry cake is one of the most delicious and popular fruit cakes worldwide. This delightful dessert is typically served with hot beverages as an afternoon treat. With its vibrant colors and rich flavor, it is especially perfect for the summer season when cherries are in abundance.
You can prepare this cake using yogurt or milk, but yogurt gives the cake a fluffier texture. Whether you have an oven or not, you can make this cake effortlessly. Here's a step-by-step guide to preparing this beautiful and delicious upside-down cherry cake.
Flour: 1 cup
Sugar: ½ cup
Butter or solid shortening: 100 g
Eggs: 2
Cherries (pitted): 1 cup
Vanilla: ½ tsp
Baking powder: 1 tsp
Butter (for greasing): 1 tbsp + some sugar for the pan
Start by measuring all the ingredients and setting them aside. Grease the bottom of your chosen baking pan with softened butter and line it with parchment paper. Sprinkle sugar evenly over the buttered surface.
Cut the cherries in half and remove the pits. Arrange the halved cherries on the bottom of the prepared pan, covering the entire surface evenly.
Mix the flour and baking powder in a bowl. Sift the mixture three times to ensure it is light and airy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture until it becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color. Scrape down the sides of the bowl during mixing to ensure all the butter is incorporated, eliminating any raw smell.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture. Beat again with the electric mixer until the ingredients are well combined and smooth.
Sift the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Use a spatula or hand whisk to gently fold the dry ingredients into the batter until fully incorporated. Note that the batter will be slightly thick, which is completely normal.
Spoon the prepared batter over the cherries in the pan. Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly, ensuring the cherries are fully covered.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (or 160°C for electric ovens). Place the pan on the middle rack and bake for approximately 45 minutes. Check the cake with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, the cake is done.
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before carefully inverting it onto a serving plate. The cherries will create a beautiful, glossy topping. Slice and serve. Enjoy!
For an elegant finish, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar.
Margarine can be used as a substitute for butter if needed.
Adjust the temperature to 160°C for electric ovens.
Check the cake near the end of the baking time, and extend the baking time if necessary to ensure it is fully cooked.
This upside-down cherry cake is sure to impress with its stunning presentation and delightful taste. Whether for a casual afternoon snack or a more formal gathering, it’s a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
