Get ready to embrace the cozy flavors of fall with this delicious Pumpkin Upside Down Cake recipe. This sweet treat is perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea on a crisp autumn day or serving at your next gathering. The warm spices combined with the caramelized pumpkin topping make this dessert a true seasonal delight.
**Pumpkin Upside Down Cake**
**Ingredients:**
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
– 1/2 cup whole milk
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined. Set aside.
3. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Mix in the canned pumpkin puree until smooth and well incorporated.
6. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
7. In a small saucepan, prepare the pumpkin topping by melting 1/4 cup of butter over low heat. Add 1/2 cup of brown sugar and stir until dissolved, then pour the mixture into the greased cake pan.
8. Carefully pour the cake batter over the pumpkin topping in the pan, spreading it evenly.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
10. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
11. Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake, then place a serving plate on top of the pan and invert the cake onto the plate. Be cautious as the pan will still be hot.
12. Serve your Pumpkin Upside Down Cake warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
This delightful Pumpkin Upside Down Cake is a wonderful way to celebrate the flavors of the season. The combination of pumpkin, warm spices, and caramelized topping creates a cozy and irresistible dessert that will surely become a fall favorite. Enjoy baking and indulging in this treat that captures the essence of autumn!
