{"id":1433,"date":"2026-01-31T20:22:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T20:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1433"},"modified":"2026-01-31T20:22:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T20:22:38","slug":"upside-down-strawberry-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/31\/upside-down-strawberry-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Upside Down Strawberry Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"

Upside Down Strawberry Cake<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Soft vanilla cake baked over caramelized strawberries, then flipped into a glossy, fruity beauty. Simple, cozy, and sooo good.<\/p>\n

\u00a0INGREDIENTS<\/h2>\n

Strawberry Topping<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • \u00bd cup unsalted butter<\/li>\n
  • \u00be cup brown sugar<\/li>\n
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, brightens flavor)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Cake Batter<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • 1\u00bd cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n
    • 1\u00bd teaspoons baking powder<\/li>\n
    • \u00bc teaspoon salt<\/li>\n
    • \u00bd cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n
    • \u00be cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n
    • 2 large eggs<\/li>\n
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n
    • \u00bd cup milk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \u00a0INSTRUCTIONS<\/h2>\n

      1. Prep the Pan<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      1. Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (180\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      2. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan (or square works too).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        2. Make the Strawberry Base<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        1. Melt \u00bd cup butter<\/strong> in a saucepan over medium heat.<\/li>\n
        2. Stir in brown sugar<\/strong> until smooth and slightly bubbly.<\/li>\n
        3. Pour mixture into the prepared pan.<\/li>\n
        4. Arrange strawberries cut-side down over the sugar mixture.<\/li>\n
        5. Drizzle with lemon juice if using. Set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          3. Prepare the Cake Batter<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          1. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.<\/li>\n
          2. In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.<\/li>\n
          3. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla.<\/li>\n
          4. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing just until combined.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            4. Assemble & Bake<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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            1. Gently spread batter over strawberries.<\/li>\n
            2. Bake for 40\u201345 minutes<\/strong>, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              5. Flip & Serve<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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              1. Let cake cool 10 minutes only<\/strong> (important!).<\/li>\n
              2. Run a knife around edges, place a plate on top, and flip carefully.<\/li>\n
              3. Let pan sit 1 minute, then lift off.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                \u00a0SERVING IDEAS<\/h2>\n
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                • Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream<\/li>\n
                • Sprinkle with powdered sugar for extra charm<\/li>\n
                • Works great with peaches or pineapple too<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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