Pineapple upside-down cake is the most classic, but you can pretty much put anything underneath cake batter, bake it, flip it, and have a stunner of a dessert. For this version, we kept it simple with strawberries—make this for any and every occasion this summer!
Ingredients
1lb.
strawberries, thinly sliced into rounds
1/4c.
brown sugar
2tbsp.
cornstarch
13/4c.
all-purpose flour
2tsp.
baking powder
pinch of salt
3/4c.
granulated sugar
2
large eggs
1/2c.
sour cream
1/2c.
(1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1tsp.
pure vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Directions
Directions
Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 12" oven-safe skillet, add a parchment circle, then grease again.
Step 2In a large bowl, stir together strawberries, brown sugar, and cornstarch until fully coated and juicy. Add to skillet and spread in an even layer.
Step 3Make cake batter: In small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, eggs, sour cream, butter, and vanilla. Add in the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Step 4Pour the cake batter over the strawberry mixture and spread as evenly as possible with a rubber spatula. If you need to, use wet hands to spread batter over berries.
Step 5Bake until the cake is golden and a toothpick comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
Step 6Let the cake cool in the skillet, about 15 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter or large plate and gently remove parchment paper. Let cool completely or refrigerate before slicing. Serve with vanilla ice cream.