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If you love fruit desserts, the blueberry upside-down cake is a recipe that combines simplicity, wholesomeness, and a dramatic flair. Soft, fragrant, and enriched with healthy ingredients like fresh blueberries, whole wheat flour, and yogurt, it’s a treat that wins you over at first bite.
This preparation is inspired by the “upside-down cake,” an iconic dessert originating in the United States in the 1930s, famous for its originality: the fruit is arranged at the bottom of the pan and the cake is flipped after baking, revealing a caramelized and inviting surface.
The blueberry variation, more recent and refined, adds a modern and healthy twist, perfect for those who enjoy authentic flavors without sacrificing lightness. Great for breakfast, snack, or as a summer dessert.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil extra virgin
- 1/2 cup whole cane sugar pressed
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup soft butter unsalted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract natural
- 1/2 cup plain whole yogurt unsweetened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C.
- Grease the base of the cake pan with olive oil and sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Distribute the blueberries evenly over the sugar, pressing lightly.
- Sift the whole wheat flour with baking powder and salt into a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat the butter with the granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and yogurt, mixing well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients, mixing gently.
- Pour the batter over the blueberries, level with a spatula.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the surface is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then flip onto a serving plate.
- Allow to cool before serving or enjoy warm.
Why It’s Tasty and Healthy
This blueberry upside-down cake is a lighter alternative to classic baked sweets. Blueberries are rich in natural antioxidants (especially anthocyanins), whole wheat flour provides valuable fibers for digestion, and yogurt adds softness to the batter with less fat. It’s also perfect for anyone wanting a guilt-free dessert.
