Mirage Recipe
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 30 min
Serves: 8 servings
Bright, juicy, and oh-so beautiful, this homemade Plum Upside-Down Cake is an irresistible summer treat. With its caramelized, jewel-toned plums nestled on top of a moist vanilla cake, this recipe celebrates simple ingredients in the most beautiful way. The natural balance of sweet and tart plums adds a delicious freshness that pairs perfectly with the rich, golden crumb. When turned out of the pan, the vibrant fruit creates a stunning presentation with very little effort, making this cake just as suitable for a casual afternoon treat as it is for sharing with guests. It’s perfectly served warm with a dollop of whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or simply on its own with a cup of tea or coffee – you can take your pick. Whether you’re baking with peak-season plums or making the most of a market haul, this plum upside-down cake is a timeless dessert that feels both rustic and special.
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Ingredients
Vanilla Cake Batter
1/2 cup
Mirage Margarine, melted
1 cup
granulated sugar
1 large
eggs
2
egg whites
2 tsp
vanilla extract
6 tbsp
milk, room temperature
1 cup + 6 tbsp
cake flour, sifted
1 tbsp
baking powder
1 tsp
salt
Plum Mixture
1/2 cup
Mirage Margarine
1/4 cup
granulated sugar
1 pinch
sea salt
8
plums, pitted, cut into eighths
Directions
Vanilla Cake Batter
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, cream the Mirage Margarine on high for 3 minutes.
Add the sugar and continue creaming for 3 minutes more.
Now add the eggs, egg whites, vanilla extract and milk to the margarine mixture. Continue mixing on high for another 3 minutes, scraping the bowl several times with a rubber spatula.
In a separate bowl whisk together the sifted flour with the salt and baking powder.
Add the flour mixture into the margarine mixture in 3 parts, mixing thoroughly before adding each part.
Plum Mixture
In a microwavable container, place the Mirage Margarine with sugar and salt. Melt in the microwave for about 2 minutes until sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
Toss the plums with the margarine mixture.
In an 8-inch round pan lined with parchment paper, nicely arrange plums in a star pattern. Reserve any remaining mixture for drizzling over the cake when it’s done.
Pour the batter on top of the plums and cook in the oven for 30 minutes, rotating at the halfway point.
Allow cake to cool completely before inverting onto a plate.
