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Moist Perfect Tahitian Vanilla Upside Down Cake

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A moist and tender upside down cake infused with fragrant Tahitian vanilla and a luscious caramelized topping, perfect for special occasions or everyday treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for caramelizing)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup pineapple slices or fresh peaches (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (or dairy-free milk plus 1 tsp vinegar)
  • 2 teaspoons pure Tahitian vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9-inch cake pan thoroughly with butter, then sprinkle a little sugar over the bottom.
  2. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar with the melted butter until combined. Pour this mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared pan. Arrange pineapple or peaches slices on top if using.
  3. In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat the softened butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. Mix in the Tahitian vanilla extract.
  7. Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk to the batter, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix gently but thoroughly with a spatula.
  8. Pour the batter evenly over the caramelized topping in the pan.
  9. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Rotate the pan halfway through baking.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto a serving plate.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep cake tender. Tent with foil if browning too fast. For gluten-free, use a blend with xanthan gum. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use plant-based milk with vinegar.

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