Upside Down Raisin Carrot Cake

Delightfully moist and brimming with warm, spiced flavors, this Upside Down Raisin Carrot Cake is a show-stopping dessert with a creative twist. Featuring a luscious caramelized layer of raisins atop a tender carrot-infused cake, this recipe combines the sweetness of brown sugar and cinnamon with the earthy depth of freshly grated carrots. Perfect for gatherings, this 9-inch cake is baked with a simple yet elegant upside-down presentation that makes it a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Ready in just an hour, this treat is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, ideal for serving at tea time or as a crowd-pleasing dessert. Whether you enjoy it plain or with a dollop of whipped cream, this upside-down creation is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 100 g Brown sugar
• 60 g Unsalted butter
• 100 g Raisins
• 200 g All-purpose flour
• 150 g Granulated sugar
• 1.5 tsp Baking powder
• 0.5 tsp Baking soda
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 120 ml Vegetable oil
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 200 g Grated carrots
• 60 ml Milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, melt the brown sugar and unsalted butter over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes syrupy. Pour this evenly into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Sprinkle the raisins over the brown sugar-butter mixture, ensuring an even layer. Set the pan aside.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 5

In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until fully combined.

Step 6

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Fold in the grated carrots gently with a spatula until evenly distributed.

Step 8

Pour the batter over the raisin layer in the prepared pan. Smooth the surface with a spatula if needed.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen it, then invert the cake onto a serving plate. Carefully remove the parchment paper.

Step 11

Let the cake cool completely before slicing. Serve as is or with a dollop of whipped cream!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(904.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2868.1

Total Fat 168.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 68.3g
Cholesterol 510.4mg	0%
Sodium 2864.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 353.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.9g	0%
Total Sugars 325.6g
Protein 20.8g	0%

Vitamin D 109.2IU	0%
Calcium 388.0mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 1615.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.3%

Protein: 2.8%

Carbs: 46.9%