Name: Double Berry Upside Down Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons salted butter (divided); 1 cup granulated sugar (divided); 1 teaspoon cinnamon (divided); ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 cup raspberries; 1 cup blueberries; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 ½ cups heavy cream (divided)

Double Berry Upside Down Cake

Double Berry Upside Down Cake. Part cake and part pie, this upside cake does not disappoint!

Prep20 minutes

Cook30 minutes

Total50 minutes

Serves8

Calories366 kcal

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Double Berry Upside Down Cake. Part cake and part pie, this upside cake does not disappoint! Lots of caramelized blueberries and raspberries highlight this cinnamony, dense, and super moist single layer cake. This will be your go to cake of the spring and summer.

Spring has sprung and berries are popping up everywhere. Blueberries. Raspberries. Blackberries. Strawberries. I'm making my favorite berry recipes like Blueberry Drop Scones, Fresh Strawberry Crumb Cake, Blueberry Cobbler, and Raspberry Balsamic Glazed Chicken on repeat.

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what's to love about this cake?

I've added a NEW recipe that I just adore! DOUBLE BERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE! It is loaded with lots and lots of berries (just like a pie) along with a super moist and cinnamon spiced cake. You will just love this recipe! It is the best upside down cake recipe.

what is an upside cake?

So just what is an upside down cake? It's a single layer cake that has its toppings on the bottom of the pan.

Typically, some sort of fruit such are pineapple, apples, or berries are spread in the bottom of the pan. Then a cake batter is spread that completely covers the fruit layer. After the cake is baked, it is inverted on a serving platter or footed cake stand, and the bottom of the cake becomes the top.

blueberries, raspberries, flour, butter, sugar, heavy cream

ingredients

salted butter
granulated sugar
cinnamon
nutmeg
blueberries
raspberries
egg
vanilla extract
all purpose flour
kosher salt
heavy cream

how to make a berry upside down cake

My Double Berry Upside Down Cake takes about 20 minutes to prep, 30 minutes to bake, and 15 minutes of cooling time.

adding blueberries to berry upside down cake pan

Prep the pan ~ Coat the pan with butter, sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add a layer of blueberries and raspberries.

Make the cake batter ~ Cream butter and sugar. Mix in an egg and vanilla extract. Combine flour, cinnamon, kosher salt, and baking soda. Add the flour mixture alternately with the heavy cream. Spread the batter evenly over the berries in the pan.

Bake the cake ~ When a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, the cake is done baking. Place the cake on a cooling rack to cool.

A slice of upside cake with homemade whipped cream.

Whip the heavy cream ~ Beat the heavy whipping cream until it just holds the shape of soft peaks. Run a knife around the edge of the cake and pan. Place a large plate on top of the cake. Flip both the pan and plate over. Remove the pan.

when should you flip an upside down cake?

An upside down cake has the top on the bottom. If the cake is completely cooled in the pan, the fruit on the bottom will cause it to stick. It needs to cool slightly ~ about 15 minutes ~ before flipping it over on to a serving plate.

Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen any cooked on cake pieces. Place a large plate on the pan. Carefully flip over both the plate and the pan. Give the bottom of the pan a tap and lift it off.

expert tips

Pick fresh berries ~ Choose the freshest blueberries and raspberries for the berry cake.

Bring the ingredients to room temperature ~ It will make mixing the cake easier if the butter and egg are taken out of the refrigerator about 30 to 60 minutes before preparing the upside cake.

Let the cake cool before unmolding ~ To ensure that the berry cake does not stick to the pan, cool it for about 15 minutes before unmolding .

Store the berry cake in the refrigerator ~ The cake will stay fresh for 2 to 3 days when lightly covered with plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator. For optimal flavor, take the berry cake out of the the fridge about 15 minutes before serving.