Flip everything you know about desserts on its head and opt for a gorgeous upside-down cake when you need to impress. Instead of mixing those lovely fruity flavours into the batter, these stunners show them off on top and with everything from a tart yet sweet rhubarb cake to a wonderful upside-down pineapple cake, you’re sure to find a recipe you adore. Enjoy!
Upside-down banoffee cake
A riff on the classic banana cake from our One Pan cookbook.
Upside-down grape and honey cake
Flip cake on it’s head.
Upside-down cake with caramelised apple
Turn dessert on its head.
Banana and cinnamon upside-down cake
Go bananas for this upside-down cake.
Macadamia and chocolate upside-down cake
Turn dessert on its head.
Pear and ginger upside-down cake
Turn dessert on its head.
Pineapple upside-down cake
Upside down cakes make a fabulous and impressive dessert. Pineapple is caramelised on the bottom of the pan and the cake is flipped after cooking to produce the signature look.
Apricot upside-down cakes
These delightful mini cakes are wonderfully light, moist and are topped with beautiful juicy fresh apricot.
Upside down rhubarb ginger and hazelnut cake
Ginger-spiced rhubarb gives this upside down cake its vibrant red colour and a beautiful tart flavour that balances nicely with the delicate hazelnut cake.
Nectarine and almond upside-down cake
This sweet and fruity nectarine and almond upside-down cake is the perfect treat for afternoon tea.
Plum and almond upside-down cake
Turn your day around with this sublime vanilla butter cake, topped with juicy plums and flaky almonds.
Upside-down pear and chocolate cake
Delight your family and friends with this beautiful upside down dessert served fresh out of the oven. Indulge your senses with decadent chocolate cake topped with juicy, sweet tender pears.
Caramelised apricot upside-down cake
Other canned fruit of choice may be used, such as peaches or cherries. Note
Rhubarb upside-down cake
Remember to discard any rhubarb leaves. Apple, pear or pineapple would also be delicious in this cake. Note
Upside-down mandarin polenta yoghurt cake
This delicious and impressive looking mandarin upside-down cake is a little tricky to make but is oh so worth it. Better still it is gluten-free so everyone can enjoy it. Use a microplane to zest the fruit for best results.
Black forest upside-down puddings
Served with warm custard, these chocolate and cherry puddings would add the perfect finishing touch to a dinner party.
Upside-down pineapple rum cake
Rum adds a grown-up edge to that classic childhood favourite, pineapple upside-down cake. Delicious served warm with cream or ice-cream.
Upside-down cashew and maple syrup loaf
The crunchy cashew layer turns this simple loaf, into a spectacular sweet dessert or afternoon tea snack.
Upside-down toffee banana cake
Rich, fruity and topped with toffee, this upside-down banana cake is sure to become a firm favourite. Delicious on it’s own, or served warm with a dollop of thick cream.
Upside-down chocolate caramel nut cake
Rich, crunchy, dense and caramelly, this upside-down chocolate caramel nut cake is a slice of pure indulgence. Perfect with coffee as a special afternoon tea, or served up to celebrate a birthday.
Persimmon maple upside-down cake
We used the firm, non-astringent persimmon variety (fuji fruit) in this recipe. Note
