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Easy Strawberry Upside-Down Cake

Easy Strawberry Upside-Down Cake

Buttery, caramel-kissed strawberries bake beneath a tender vanilla cake that flips out beautifully. Simple prep, big flavor.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted for the topping
  • 0.75 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch helps juices thicken
  • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 0.75 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 5.4 oz beaten eggs about 3 large
  • 0.33 cup neutral oil such as canola or vegetable
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.33 cup sour cream room temperature
  • 0.5 tsp finely grated lemon zest optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round pan and line bottom with parchment.
  • Pour melted butter into the pan and tilt to coat the bottom evenly.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar over the butter. Toss strawberries with lemon juice and cornstarch, then spread in pan.
  • Whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, oil, vanilla, sour cream, and lemon zest until smooth.
  • Add wet mixture to dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Dollop batter over strawberries, then spread to the edges. Tap pan to release air bubbles.
  • Bake 38–45 minutes, until golden and a tester comes out clean from the center.
  • Cool 10 minutes. Run a knife around edges, invert onto a plate, and peel off parchment.
  • Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Add whipped cream if you like.

Notes

Try swapping in half blueberries for a mixed-berry twist, or add a pinch of cardamom to the batter. Leftovers keep covered at room temperature for 1 day, or refrigerate up to 4 days; warm slices briefly before serving.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Strawberry Upside-Down Cake flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.