This Vegan Cherry Upside Down Cake is a delightful twist on the traditional upside-down cake, featuring fresh cherries and a tender, two-flavor sponge. The cake starts with a layer of sweet cherry jam and fresh cherries at the bottom, which become the top once the cake is inverted. The batter is a simple vegan mixture that's divided and flavored separately with vanilla and cocoa, creating a beautiful marbled effect. It's a visually stunning and delicious dessert that's perfect for showcasing seasonal cherries.
Why You'll Love This: If you're a fan of cherries and cake, this recipe is a dream come true. The combination of tart cherries and sweet jam creates a luscious topping that perfectly complements the light and fluffy sponge. The marbling effect not only makes the cake beautiful but also adds an interesting flavor contrast between vanilla and chocolate. Plus, it's vegan, making it suitable for a wider range of dietary preferences.
Perfect Occasion: This cherry upside-down cake is ideal for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a special treat during cherry season. It's also a great choice for birthdays, celebrations, or any occasion where you want to impress with a homemade cake that looks as good as it tastes. Serve it as a dessert at a dinner party or enjoy a slice with afternoon tea.
Recipe: Ingredients:
- Topping:
- 1 punnet of fresh cherries, halved and pitted
- 2 tbsp cherry jam
- Cake:
- 225ml plant milk (soy recommended)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 215g plain flour (200g + 15g)
- 210g caster sugar
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 15g cocoa powder
- 90ml neutral oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F) fan. Grease and line a 20cm cake tin.
- Spread jam on the tin base, arrange cherries cut side down.
- Mix plant milk and vinegar, set aside to curdle.
- Whisk 200g flour, sugar, bicarb, and salt in a bowl.
- Add milk mixture and oil, whisk until smooth.
- Divide batter into two bowls. Add 15g flour and vanilla to one, cocoa to the other.
- Spoon alternate batters into the tin, swirl with a skewer.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool slightly, then invert to reveal the cherry top.
Enjoy your Vegan Cherry Upside Down Cake, a sumptuous and visually impressive dessert that's sure to please both the eyes and the palate. 🍒🍰🌿