Ingredients
Topping
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
Cake Batter
- 1 box yellow cake mix (or equivalent homemade batter)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the cake evenly.
- Prepare the caramel base: In a cake pan, melt 1/4 cup of butter over low heat, then stir in 1/2 cup of brown sugar until fully melted and combined, creating a caramel-like base.
- Add the blueberries: Sprinkle the 2 cups of fresh blueberries evenly over the melted butter and brown sugar mixture in the cake pan, forming the upside-down topping.
- Pour the cake batter: Prepare the yellow cake mix according to package instructions (or using homemade batter), then pour it gently over the blueberry layer, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the cake: Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake is golden brown.
- Invert the cake: Once baked, carefully flip the cake onto a serving plate while still warm, revealing the caramelized blueberries on top for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for the best texture and flavor; frozen blueberries may release too much moisture.
- Let the cake cool slightly before inverting to prevent the caramel from sticking or dripping.
- You can substitute the yellow cake mix with homemade vanilla cake batter for a more natural dessert.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
