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Almond Strawberry Upside Down Cake

June 1, 2019 By betsy 7 Comments

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Strawberry upside down cake is the greatest spring cake you’ve ever seen. Not only is this cake recipe super simple to prepare, it also packs a visual punch that will wow your guests. Almond flavored cake compliments the fresh strawberry topping perfectly. 

overhead of strawberry upside down cake next to a sifter filled with powdered sugar

The beginning of the month has arrived and I’m already starting to feel a bit crazed. I don’t like to use the word busy, so let’s just say that May is shaping up to be a whirlwind.

Deadlines are coming out of my ears, multiple events need to be hosted, plus flight reservations galore. Not to mention cramming in as much time with my new mini bestie and her big sister before they move inconveniently far away.

Spring is in full swing and it seems like life is changing on a daily basis.

pie pan lined with thin sliced strawberries being topped with cake batter.

Someone asked me recently about how I balance it all. The truth is I don’t really see it as a balance. I just act on, or react to, whatever is right in front of me. Planning ahead as much as necessary in order to still be a functioning member of society is crucial, but I’ve learned that thinking too much into the future is not very healthy for me.

close up of strawberry upside down cake

I find this method works for my creativity as well. When I try to drum up inspiration to fill up my editorial calendar, I always wind up empty handed. Moving through my days instinctively is when real inspiration strikes. This particular week it was the strawberries in my CSA box that spoke to me.

Strawberry Upside Down Cake

Almond Strawberry Upside Down Cake with a sliced removed in the foreground

 

Not only did I make a delicious strawberry upside down cake, I was also able to answer the question of what I’m going to make for a brunch I’m hosting later on this month. See? Life has a way of working itself out if you just sit back, pay attention, and let things happen as they will.

This fresh strawberry cake recipe beyond easy to prepare, and deliciously seasonal. The visual interest the upside down aspect provides is a definite wow factor. Your guests will have no idea how simple this cake recipe truly is.

strawberry upside down cake sliced into triangular pieces

If you give this recipe a try, I’d love to see it! Tag me @betsylife on Facebook or Instagram and I’ll share your creations!

More fun strawberry recipes

  • Strawberry Cornbread Skillet Cobbler 
  • Strawberry Balsamic Jam 
  • Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches 
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Strawberry Almond Upside Down Cake

Strawberry upside down cake is the greatest spring cake you've ever seen. Not only is this cake recipe super simple to prepare, it also packs a visual punch that will wow your guests. Almond flavored cake compliments the fresh strawberry topping perfectly. 

Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword strawberry cake, strawberry recipe, upside down cake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 322 kcal
Author Betsy Life

Ingredients

  • 11 tablespoons butter softened, divided
  • 1/2 cup plus 4 tablespoons brown sugar divided
  • roughly 2 cups strawberries hulled and thinly sliced
  • 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • one 5 oz container of plain greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Evenly coat a 9 inch pie or cake pan with 3 tablespoons of butter. Sprinkle with 4 tablespoons brown sugar to completely cover the bottom of the pan.
  3. Arrange strawberry slices over the brown sugar in an even layer.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, cream together remaining 8 tablespoons butter and remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in egg, vanilla and almond extract.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
  6. Slowly add flour mixture to butter mixture until fully incorporated. Stir in greek yogurt.
  7. Carefully spread batter over the strawberry layer. Batter will be thick.
  8. Bake for 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes then turn out onto a plate.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar (optional)
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Almond Upside Down Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 322 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Sodium 222mg9%
Carbohydrates 39g13%
Sugar 23g26%
Protein 5g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Comments

  1. jackie says

    May 5, 2015 at 11:29 am

    Do you think that I could use almond flour in place of the all purpose? Or maybe a 1/2 and 1/2 mix?

    Reply
    • betsy says

      May 5, 2015 at 9:09 pm

      I wouldn’t. At least definitely not 1:1 I would start with 1/4 cup of almond flour and go from there but it’s less absorbent and doesn’t have the same binding properties as regular gluten flour so it’s hard to say exactly without testing

      Reply
  2. Mandie says

    June 14, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    Just served this up for Sunday lunch dessert, really yummy although I guessed the quantities of some ingredients as I don’t have cup measures (note to self: get some!!) and only know ounces & grams so I am sure with the right quantities this dessert would be absolutely delicious
    Thank you for a lovely recipe

    Reply
  3. Amanda says

    March 9, 2017 at 3:49 pm

    Do you think I could had some frozen blueberries to this too?

    Reply
    • betsy says

      March 10, 2017 at 3:59 pm

      definitely!

      Reply
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