| Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 50 mins | Difficulty: Intermediate | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 467 | 20g | 12g | 68g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 41g | 2g | 6g | 0.4g |
An all-star treat is on today’s kitchen counter: the Star Fruit Upside-down Cake. I adore this recipe for not only its delightful taste but also its unique edge. This brilliant fusion of tropical fruit and cozy cake brings together family memories and novel culinary experiences in every slice. The star fruit’s sweet yet tangy flavor beautifully complements the buttery, tender crumb of the cake, creating a tantalizing and memorable dessert.
Fusion of Flavors
The Star Fruit Upside-down Cake, compared to a traditional apple or pineapple version beloved by my Irish grandparents, stars the delightfully unique star fruit. In connecting our Boston and Irish roots with this transformative experience, my finance Laura and I love introducing spicy and sour tastes from our Middle East travels. This modification on a family favorite, such as the upside-down cake, is a joyous celebration of our diverse family adventures in every bite—and a nod to our baby boy, who we hope will carry on these diverse culinary traditions.
Baked in Health Benefits
When you first think of the Star Fruit Upside-down Cake, dessert and not health benefits comes to mind. But remarkably, this dish is quite nutritious. The star fruit is not merely a flavorful marker of exoticness, but it’s also chock-full of valuable nutrients. It contains a substantial amount of Vitamin C and fiber, calculated to enhance immunity and aid digestion. Buttermilk is a known source of probiotics, beneficial for maintaining gut health. And lastly, the eggs are a valuable source of protein and a host of minerals and vitamins, providing multiple health benefits.
Potential Pairings
And thinking of what meal to pair Star Fruit Upside-down Cake with? This refreshing dessert pairs brilliantly with rich, hearty meals. The tartness of the star fruit beautifully balances heavy and creamy entrées. The cake can also be a delightful companion to your evening tea. Try it with a grilled white fish for a light lunch, or with a comforting pot of Irish stew for dinner. Just throw some green salad at the side, and you have yourselves a perfectly balanced, delicious meal.
In this fantastic recipe, we’ve brought back the good old days, injected a little adventurous charm, and baked it all together into a dessert you won’t forget any time soon. So, for an apologetically delicious dessert that breaks the mold, Star Fruit Upside-down Cake is the refreshing tropical treasure you’ve been looking for!
What You’ll Need
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 ripe star fruits, thinly sliced
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Method
Step One
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Melt 1/4 cup butter in a 9-inch round cake pan placed over medium-low heat. Stir in 1 cup sugar until melted into the butter. Arrange star fruit slices evenly in the melted sugar mixture. Set the cake pan aside.
Step Two
In a bowl, whisk together the 1 3/4 cups flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. These are your dry ingredients. Set them aside.
Step Three
Beat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar together in another bowl until it becomes light and fluffy. This should preferably be done with an electric mixer set to high speed. Beat one egg into the butter mixture until entirely incorporated; repeat with the second egg.
Step Four
Stir in the vanilla extract; add the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, stirring after each addition.
Step Five
Pour the batter over the star fruit slices in the cake pan.
Step Six
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate to serve. Enjoy your delicious Star Fruit Upside-down Cake!
