Gluten Free Upside Down Plum Cake
This gluten free upside down plum cake is a moist, tender dessert topped with caramelized, juicy plums. Easy to make and naturally elegant, this gluten free plum cake recipe is perfect for showcasing seasonal fruit with a beautiful presentation and rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–50 minutes
- Total Time: 60–70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western / Rustic
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Fresh plums (halved or sliced)
- Gluten free flour blend
- Almond flour
- Eggs
- Sugar
- Butter (or dairy-free alternative)
- Milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- Baking powder
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Arrange sliced plums cut-side down in the pan and sprinkle lightly with sugar.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk gluten free flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until smooth.
- Pour batter over the plums and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Carefully invert onto a serving plate so the plums are on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use ripe but firm plums for best texture.Allow cake to cool slightly before inverting to prevent breaking.Combine gluten free flour with almond flour for better structure.Adjust sugar depending on the sweetness of the fruit.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/gluten-free-upside-down-plum-cake/
