Plum Nectarine Pistachio Upside Down Cake
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Plum Nectarine Pistachio Upside Down Cake
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Plum Nectarine Pistachio Upside Down Cake tastes just as delicious as it looks! Upside down cakes are super quick and easy to make. A brown sugar syrup is topped with sliced plums and nectarines then a super fluffy pistachio cake layer. The fruit is sweet and caramelized and the cake is heavenly! Serve it topped with whipped cream alongside Cherry Tomato Pasta.
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Ingredients
Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup buttermilk shaken
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios plus more for garnish
Plum Nectarine Topping:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 plums pitted and cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 2 nectarines pitted and cut into 1/2-inch slices
- Whipped Cream for serving
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Instructions
To Make the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Next, in the bowl of a stand-up mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla, and beat until thoroughly incorporated.
- Add half of the flour mixture and all of the buttermilk into the butter and sugar mixture. Then stir in the remaining flour mixture, being sure not to over mix. Add the pistachios and mix one last time.
To Make the Topping:
- In a seasoned 10” cast iron skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and salt, and mix until the sugar begins to bubble, about 1 minute. Turn off the heat and let stand for a few minutes to slightly cool.
- Arrange the slices of plums and nectarines in a circular pattern, overlapping a few of them, on top of the brown sugar mixture. Pour the cake batter over the slices of fruit, and spread the batter gently so it’s nice and even.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for 5 to 10 minutes. To invert the cake, run a knife along the outside edge of the cake, place a plate on top of the cast iron skillet, and turn both of them over—be careful, they’ll be heavy! Lift up the skillet and there you have it! Your cake! Serve this cake slightly warm with a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Switch up the fruit. I used a mix of plums and nectarines, because I love the tart and sweetness of both of these stone fruit together. Switch up your fruit topping by using red plums, black plums, or even peaches to make a delicious flavor pairing.
- What pan to use. Use a well seasoned cast iron skillet or line your baking dish with a piece of parchment paper, then pour over the brown sugar syrup then layer the sliced fruit and the cake batter. You don't want anything to stick because you want to be able to remove the cake in one piece before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
453kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
263mg
(11%)
Potassium
296mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
835IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices or 1 (10-inch) cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 263mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 835IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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