Plum Upside Down Cake (Gluten-Free)
This GF Plum Cake is amazing! It’s bursting with fresh, juicy plums and a moist cake made with almond flour. The nutty flavor pairs beautifully with the fresh plums! It’s easy to make and a great summer dessert. With a tender crumb and a beautiful caramelized fruit topping, it is perfect for gatherings, afternoon coffee, or a simple homemade treat.
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About this gluten-free plum dessert
This homemade gluten-free fruit cake is amazing! The juicy plums, the buttery caramel base, and the soft cake make this recipe a crowd-pleasing dessert. For more gluten-free plum recipes, here is the link to this popular plum crisp and plum cobbler.
The cake is made with almond flour and topped with fresh and juicy plums. The nutty flavor pairs beautifully with the fresh plums! It’s a homemade gluten-free dessert that works well for summer gatherings, afternoon tea, or a special treat to enjoy with coffee. You can serve it with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.
Ingredients
The main ingredients of this recipe are:
- Flour: gluten-free all-purpose flour and almond flour.
- Oil: sunflower oil.
- Eggs: room temperature eggs are better.
- Butter: unsalted butter.
- Plums: fresh plums, not overripe.
How to make a GF plum upside-down cake
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 9” round cake pan.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and whisk constantly until smooth (about 1 minute).
Drop the mixture into the prepared pan and arrange the sliced plums in a circle. Set aside.
Whisk almond flour, gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Beat the eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer in a medium bowl until well incorporated.
Pour the mixture into the dry ingredients and beat until well integrated and homogeneous (1 minute).
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan over the plums.
Cook for 40 minutes. To know if it´s ready, insert a toothpick in the center, and when it comes out, it should be clean without a trace of batter.
Let cool for 15 minutes and remove from the pan.
Storing
Store the cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it in an air-tight container or freezer bag.
Variations and serving options
- Flour: Try a different mix of GF flour blend. Gluten-free all-purpose flour and almond flour work very well in this recipe.
- Plums: replace plums with peaches or pears.
- Spices: Add cinnamon, cardamom, or nutmeg to the cake batter for a strong flavor.
- Serving options: serve the cake with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
For more plum desserts
Gluten-Free Plum Upside Down Cake (with almond flour)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 6 fresh plums, pitted and thick sliced
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 9'' round cake pan.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and whisk constantly until smooth (about 1 minute).
- Drop the mixture into the prepared pan and arrange the sliced plums in a circle. Set aside.
- Whisk almond flour, gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Beat the eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer in a medium bowl until well incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into the dry ingredients and beat until well integrated and homogeneous (1 minute).
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan over the plums.
- Cook for 40 minutes. To know if it´s ready, insert a toothpick in the center, and when it comes out, it should be clean without a trace of batter.
- Let cool for 15 minutes and remove from the pan.