Plum Flavor Extract Upside‑Down Cake | Moist Plum Extract Caramel Cake

Plum Flavor Extract Upside‑Down Cake | Moist Plum Extract Caramel Cake

Dolce Flav

Servings

8

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

50 minutes

Category

Plum

This Plum Flavor Extract Upside‑Down Cake is a delightful twist on a classic dessert. It starts with juicy plums caramelized with sugar in the pan, then topped with a tender vanilla-spiced cake batter enriched with plum flavor extract for a bold, fruity aroma. Once baked and inverted, the luscious plum layer crowns the cake, giving a beautiful presentation and a perfectly moist, flavorful bite every time.

Ingredients

    For the Plum Base:

    • 4–5 ripe plums, pitted and sliced
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon butter

    For the Cake Batter:

    • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
    • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon Plum Flavor Extract
    • ¼ cup (60 ml) milk

    Directions

    1. Caramelize the Plums: Preheat oven to 350°F (175 °C). In a 9-inch round cake pan, melt butter over medium heat. Sprinkle sugar evenly, then arrange the sliced plums on top. Let cook until sugar dissolves and forms a light caramel.

    2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

    3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

    4. Add Eggs & Flavor Extract: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and plum flavor extract—this intensifies the plum aroma.

    5. Combine Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients and milk alternately to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until smooth and creamy.

    6. Assemble & Bake: Pour the batter over the caramelized plums, smooth the top, and bake for about 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

    7. Cool & Invert: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving platter so the plum layer is on top.

    8. Serve: Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. The glossy plum layer on top provides both beauty and taste in every slice.