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Berry Upside Down Cake

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This easy berry upside down cake boasts a vibrant and jammy mixed berry topping aloft a simple yellow cake. It’s a simple dessert that packs a wow factor!

A piece of Berry upside Down cake is served on a while plate with a blackberry and two blueberries and topped with a squirt of whipped cream and half of a strawberry.

It’s spring again! That means it’s time for some light, fresh, and simple desserts! This summer Berry Upside Down Cake is a great option to serve at any garden party, backyard barbecue, or birthday bash. It is the perfect combination of sweet and earthy berries and light, fluffy yellow cake that comes together for an elegant dessert that is easy to dress up or down for any occasion!

Light and fluffy, fresh and sweet, this berry cake is a quick and easy dessert to have up your sleeve! Served with a dollop of whipped cream or even better, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this dessert will undoubtedly be a showstopper and a quick family favorite! One of the best things about upside down cake is that it is super easy to serve!

Two servings of Berry Upside down cake are served on white plates with whipped cream and strawberries next to the serving board with the rest of the cake.

I don’t know about you, but I always appreciate the convenience of a boxed cake mix in my kitchen. It saves me dishes, measurements, and most importantly, time! Cake mixes so versatile can be used to make recipes like Cake Mix Scones, Cherry Almond Squares, or even Hawaiian Rolls!

One important thing to note is that this berry upside down cake recipe has wide range for the bake time. This is because the bake time will depend on whether you are using fresh or frozen berries. Fresh berries will mean you will need less time to bake your cake than if you were using frozen. You will know for sure that your cake is done when you insert a toothpick in the middle of your cake and it comes out clean.

A bite of Berry Upside Down Cake is taken out of the serving and held aloft on a fork.

If you are in need of some more desserts and fruit related finds, look no further! You won’t be disappointed with any of these recipes!

What Do I Need To Make This Easy Berry Cake Recipe?

Bowls of strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries, a box of yellow cake mix, a box of raspberry gelatin, three eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, and Greek Yogurt.
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
  • 1 cup fresh sliced strawberries
  • ¼ cup sugar (granulated)
  • 1 (3 ounce) box raspberry gelatin
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
  • ¾ cup water
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

Step by Step Instructions:

The berries are evenly distributed in the bottom of the pan and covered with sugar and gelatin.

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare either a 9×13 inch baking pan or a 12 inch cast iron skillet by greasing it extremely well. 

 In the bottom of your pan,  evenly distribute the berries, followed by the sugar, and then the gelatin powder.

The cake mix and other ingredients are mixed together in a clear bowl.

 Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, add the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs and Greek yogurt. Mix on low for 30 seconds and then switch to medium high. Mix for another 2 minutes, scraping down the sides if needed.

The cake mix is poured evenly over the berries in the pan.

Step 3: Pour the cake batter over the top of the berries. Gently tap the cake pan on the counter to help remove any air bubbles and help the batter settle in on top of the berries.

A cooled Berry Upside Down Cake sits on parchment on a serving platter surrounded by berries.

Step 4: Bake at 350 degrees for 35-42 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter. 

Quick tip: When flipping your cake, run a knife around the edge of the pan so none of the cake is stuck to the side!

A slice of the Berry Upside Down Cake is taken out of the cake and served.

Serve this cake with a dollop of whipped cream on top or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra bit of creamy sweetness!

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Berry Upside Down Cake

Berry Upside Down Cake

Yield: 14 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 35 minutes
Cooling Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

This easy upside down cake boasts a vibrant and jammy berry topping aloft a simple yellow cake. It’s a simple dessert that packs a wow factor!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
  • 1 cup fresh sliced strawberries
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 (3 ounce) box raspberry gelatin
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
  • ¾ cup water
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare either a 9x13 inch baking pan or a 12 inch cast iron skillet by greasing it extremely well. 
  2.  In the bottom of your pan,  evenly distribute the berries, followed by the sugar, and then the gelatin powder.
  3.  In a large mixing bowl, add the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs and greek yogurt. Mix on low for 30 seconds and then switch to medium high. Mix for another 2 minutes, scraping down the sides if needed. 
  4. Pour the cake batter over the top of the berries. Gently tap the cake pan on the counter to help remove any air bubbles and help the batter settle in on top of the berries. 
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-42 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter. 
  6. Serve this cake with a dollop of whipped cream on top or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Notes

The bake time for this gives a wider range than most recipes. This is due to the fact that you can use either fresh or frozen berries for this cake. Fresh berries will cause the cake to bake a bit quicker than frozen. Thus the variation in time. 

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 14 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 235Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 292mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 2gSugar: 22gProtein: 4g

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This easy upside down cake boasts a vibrant and jammy berry topping aloft a simple yellow cake. It’s a simple dessert that packs a wow factor!

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