Upside-down cake recipes
Upside-down is the right way up with these fantastic cakes and puds. Go for something classic with our pineapple upside-down cake recipes, try our caramelised banana and chocolate creation or dare to go dairy-free with mini polenta cakes.
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Plum upside-down cake
This plum upside-down cake is fragrant with thyme-infused honey, while hazelnuts add a touch of earthiness. A gorgeous, early-autumn bake.
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Afternoon tea
Chetna Makan’s cherry, almond and honey upside-down cake
This cherry upside-down cake from food writer and Bake Off star Chetna Makan looks and tastes wonderful – plus it’s a cinch to make.
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Apricots
Upside-down apricot cake with amaretto mascarpone cream
Our upside-down apricot cake is an easy but impressive summer bake recipe. Serve the apricot and almond sponge with amaretto mascarpone cream.
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Easy cakes
Tropical upside-down cake
Turn any frown upside-down with this scrumptious recipe for tropical upside-down cake made with juicy pineapple and dessicated coconut.
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March seasonal
Sticky pineapple upside-down cake
We've added rum and ginger to this pineapple upside-down cake for extra depth of flavour, while the golden syrup ensures a sticky texture
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Clementine upside-down cake with marmalade
Budge over pineapple. We've used marmalade to add an extra hit of orange flavour and sweetness to this clementine upside-down cake.
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John Whaite’s fig upside-down sandwich cake
Studded with fresh figs, raspberries, pistachios and Turkish delight – John Whaite's upside-down sandwich cake brings something different to afternoon tea.
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Apricots
Caramelised apricot and ricotta upside-down cake
Caramelised apricots and a moist ricotta sponge combine in this summery upside-down cake. Serve as a dessert or with afternoon tea.
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November seasonal
Spiced quince and ginger upside-down cake with caramel custard
When caramelised quinces are paired with a spicy sponge and caramel custard you know you've got a winning recipe.
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Pineapple upside-down cake
Serve this comforting, retro pineapple upside-down cake recipe for afternoon tea, or maybe a 70s-themed dinner... Get the mirror ball out!
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Marmalades
Marmalade and ginger upside-down pudding
Debbie Major's marmalade and ginger upside-down pudding recipe makes for a warming winter dessert to serve with lashings of custard or pouring cream.
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Apples
Upside-down apple cake with calvados glaze
Our upside-down apple cake with calvados glaze is perfect for afternoon tea and also makes a wonderful apple dessert recipe.
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Bananas
Chocolate banana upside-down cake
Chocolate and banana is a classic comfort combination and this cake, with a caramelised banana topping, is certain to raise anyone's spirits.
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Upside-down cranberry and pecan puddings with orange créme anglaise
These festive upside-down puds topped with pecans and cranberries make a great alternative to Christmas pud and serve two.
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Upside-down pear cake with cinnamon ice cream
An easy pear cake, topped with cinnamon ice cream - made all the more fun by being upside-down. A delicious combination of autumn flavours.
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Pear and blueberry upside-down cake
Upside-down cakes are always popular; they're fruity, moist and look pretty. This one, made with pear and blueberries, is no exception.
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