Strawberry Upside Down Cake: A Breathtaking Dessert for Your Book Club

Delight your book club members with this strawberry upside-down cake, an elegant and mouth-watering dessert that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Fresh strawberries arranged in a beautiful spiral beneath a moist, buttery cake make for a visually appealing and flavor-packed treat. It's the perfect centerpiece for any gathering where books and good food come together.

Why you will love it

This cake strikes the perfect balance of sweet and tangy with its caramelized strawberry filling and soft vanilla cake base. The strawberries become soft and jammy while baking, infusing their natural juice into the cake, adding more moisture and flavor. This cake is not only a treat for the taste buds but also for the eyes, making it an instant hit for any occasion.

Perfect opportunity

Perfect for a book club meeting, afternoon tea or other social gathering, this strawberry upside down cake is sure to spark conversation and admiration. It pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea, making it a great choice for lazy afternoons spent chatting about your latest read.

Decorating Tips

Once the cake is turned and served upside down, consider garnishing the top with fresh strawberry slices or mint leaves to enhance its visual appeal. A light dusting of powdered sugar just before serving can also add a touch of elegance.

• Ingredients:
  • Strawberries, cut in half
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 cup of milk
• Instructions:
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Line a 9-inch round pan (springform recommended) with parchment paper on the bottom. Carefully butter the sides of the mold and the parchment paper.
  2. Arrange the strawberry slices in a spiral at the bottom of the mold. Put aside.
  3. In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar at medium-high speed until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color.
  4. Scrape the sides of the bowl. Add the vanilla extract and egg, mixing on high speed until smooth and fluffy.
  5. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
  6. Add half of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined. Pour in the milk and mix until just incorporated. Add the remaining dry ingredients, mixing until just combined and no traces of flour remain.
  7. Carefully spread the cake batter over the strawberries in the pan, being careful not to disrupt the arrangement.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until a knife inserted into center of cake comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool completely in the pan. Run a knife along the edge of the pan, then carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate to serve upside down.

Enjoy this Strawberry Upside Down Cake at your next book club meeting and watch it become the topic of conversation, second only to the book itself!