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Blueberry Upside-Down Cake

By: Charlotte Harrison 
"'This cake is a family favorite when blueberries are in season,' writes Charlotte Harrison of North Providence, Rhode Island. 'It's also delicious served with vanilla ice cream.'"

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons softened butter, divided
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups cake flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • whipped topping

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter; stir in brown sugar. Spread into an ungreased 8-in. baking dish. Arrange blueberries in a single layer over brown sugar mixture; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream remaining butter; beat in sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Carefully pour over blueberries.
  2. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of cake comes out clean. Immediately invert onto a serving platter. Cool. Serve with whipped topping if desired.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was tested with Hershey caramels.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2007 by mrsdrdc555   view full review
I have used this recipe using a box of white cake mix (I have used yellow too) in place of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by JOSEPHINE2129   view full review
The cake itself did not have much flavor, very bland.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2011 by Trina   view full review
Made this cake today and it came out of the pan perfect.Looks like it will be a hit!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2011 by screamingwallflower   view full review
I just realized I rated the wrong recipe oops! THIS is the amazing delicious cake I made. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2011 by lemonyemilyo Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Blah, dry, and boring. I would recommend sticking with your favorite strawberry shortcake...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by nimue   view full review
I turned this into an orange poppyseed cake. I substituted the milk for orange juice, nixed...

 

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