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Portion of plum upside down cake and whipped cream on a pink plate.

Gluten-Free Plum Upside Down Cake

Josefina Almond Yes
This GF Plum Upside Down Cake is amazing! The fresh and juicy plums mix with the moist and soft cake is delicious. It's easy to make and perfect for any ocassion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Cakes
Cuisine International
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113gr)
  • 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 medium bowl beat with a mixer the eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
  • Pour the mixture into the dry ingredients and beat until well integrated and the mixture is 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.

Notes

Store the cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it in an air-tight container or freeze bag.
Keyword Gluten-Free Plum Upside Down Cake