single layer cake

Gingered Cranberry Pumpkin Upside-Down Cake

Ingredients: topping: 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 1/2 cups fresh or defrosted frozen cranberries cake: 1/4 cup light brown sugar 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter, at room temperature 2 eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup (canned) pumpkin puree 1 1/2 […]

Persimmon Upside-Down Cake

Ingredients: topping: 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup light brown sugar 1 tablespoon cognac 1-2 fuyu persimmons, sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices cake: 1 1/2 cups flour* 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter, at room temperature 2 eggs, at room temperature 2 tablespoons cognac 1/2 cup pureed fuyu persimmon (about […]

Caramelized Apple Upside-Down Pancake

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1 3/4 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon pinch nutmeg pinch ground cardamom pinch salt 1 large apple, cored and sliced into thin rings (I used Stayman) 1/4 cup light brown sugar Directions: Place a 12-inch cast iron skillet in the […]

Upside Down Nectarine Cake

Ingredients: 2 cups peeled, sliced nectarines (from about 3-4 nectarines) 2-3 tablespoons demerara sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 cup nectarine puree* 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons canola oil (plus some to grease the pan) 1 1/4 cup flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste 1/4 […]

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Ingredients: topping: 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon black rum 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 20 oz canned pineapple rings in 100% pineapple juice, drain and reserve juice for batter maraschino cherries* cake: 1 1/2 cups flour** 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter, at room temperature […]

Apricot Sour Cream Upside Down Cake

Ingredients: 4 halved, pitted apricots 1 cup flour 1/3 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature, divided use 1/3 cup sour cream, at room temperature 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste (or extract) 1/2 teaspoon roasted ginger powder […]

Peach Upside Down Cake (on the grill)

Ingredients: 2 cups sliced peaches 1 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature, divided use 1/3 cup milk 1/4 cup demerara sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg Directions: In a large bowl, beat 7 tablespoons of butter and […]