EGGARY Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 I get Emails from the Splendid Table and this is one recipe I am wanting to try. I have a "bucket list" of recipes I want to try and this is one of them. Upside Down Cherry Cake by Robyn Lea Share2597Share11Share247 Robyn Lea Cherry recipes were a favorite in the Pollock family, and Stella had multiple ways to use the wonderful fruit, including two versions of cherry pie, maraschino cherries, and this deep red Upside Down Cherry Cake. Remarkably easy to prepare, but with a stunning final effect, this cake provides an impressive grand finale to any dinner party. For the Cherries 2 cups unsweetened pitted cherries in syrup (canned or jarred, or use homemade) 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch 1/4 tsp salt For the Batter 2 Tbsp butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 cup milk 1/4 tsp salt Preheat oven to 325°F. To make the cherry syrup: In a saucepan, drain juice from cherries and add enough water to make 1 cup of liquid; add sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring, to thicken the cornstarch and cook out its flavor. Butter a 9‑inch round cake pan and cover the bottom with a layer of cherries. Pour syrup over cherries. (Photo: Robyn Lea) To make the batter: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar; add beaten egg and vanilla extract. Sift together the flour and baking powder into the creamed mixture, add milk and salt, and mix thoroughly. Pour batter over cherries and bake about 50 minutes. Invert onto a platter and serve, either hot or cold, drizzled with cream. From Dinner With Jackson Pollock by Robyn Lea, Assouline 2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGGARY Posted May 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 One question I do have, instead of using a 9" Cake Pan, can a Cast Iron Pan be used ? I take it the cake can be cooked in the KK either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 EGGARY, I love cherries, especially sour red cherries. That cake is very impressive looking and I'm sure impressive taste wise too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 I love upside down cake and that recipe sounds delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyfish Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Looks like a great dessert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 WOWZERS! Beautiful cook. Great money shot! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGGARY Posted May 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 I didn't make the cake yet. It came from the Splendid Table. I do plan on making it, hopefully this week end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMedik Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Looks tasty. I did a Pineapple Upside Down cake on the komodo a year or two ago. followed recipe instructions and used KK as an oven... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
