Upside-Down Cakes That Think Beyond the Pineapple
Upside-down cake gets turned on its head (literally) with these sweet new takes that replace classic pineapple with bananas, blueberries and more.
Beyond Pineapple
We love pineapple, but the buttery, caramelized top layer of an upside-down cake has so much potential — why reserve it for just one fruit? The chefs in Food Network Kitchen decided to explore the many faces of upside-down cake, with incredible results, by substituting everything from tart cranberries to ribbons of candied carrot. Let's see how it's done.
Upside-Down Bananas Foster Cake
Why should pineapples have all the fun? Bananas work perfectly in this boozy, caramelized version of an upside-down cake.
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Upside-Down Blueberry Lemon Cake
This berry-packed upside-down cake is perfect for dessert or brunch, served with a dollop of sweetened sour cream.
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Upside-Down Carrot Cake
The chefs in Food Network Kitchen thought outside the box — or, in this case, upside down — to come up with this carrot cake. Instead of shredding carrots and folding them into the batter, they used a vegetable peeler to make ribbons and candied them in a butter-and-sugar mixture for a fun and pretty topping.
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Upside-Down Cranberry-Orange Cake
Food Network Kitchen's sweet-tart upside-down cake is perfect for a holiday dessert or anytime fresh cranberries are in season.
Get the Recipe: Upside-Down Cranberry-Orange Cake
Upside-Down Fig-and-Hazelnut Cake
The combination of crunchy toasted hazelnuts and figs works perfectly as the caramelized topping in this upside-down cake.
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Strawberry-Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
Sweet strawberry and tart rhubarb are a pair that always harmonizes beautifully. Serve this cake with a dollop of whipped cream for a lovely spring treat.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
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