Pumpkin Upside Down Cake
Pumpkin Upside Down Cake [The Upside Down You're Turning Me Remix]
Fall’s favorite flavors get flipped with this stunning upside-down cake. Caramelized pumpkin spice topping meets tender almond flour cake for a showstopper dessert that’s surprisingly guilt-free.
Ingredients
For Topping:
2 tbsp (30ml) butter, melted
1/4 cup (48g) allulose
1/4 cup (48g) brown allulose
1 tbsp (7g) ground cinnamon
1 tbsp (6g) orange zest
For Cake:
2 cups (240g) almond flour
1 tbsp (12g) baking powder
2 tsp (5g) pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp (3g) ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp (3g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt
1 cup (240ml) ginger probiotic soda (no added sugar)
1/2 cup (120g) unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup (120ml) egg whites (pasture-raised preferred)
Make it Good For The Gut (Optional)
The ginger probiotic soda already provides live cultures and digestive benefits. Add 2 tbsp ground flaxseed to dry ingredients for omega-3 fatty acids and prebiotic fiber. Replace applesauce with pumpkin puree for extra vitamin A and fiber. Use grass-fed butter in topping for butyric acid that supports gut health. Add 1 tsp fresh grated ginger to cake batter for additional digestive support and anti-inflammatory benefits. Include 1 scoop unflavored collagen peptides in dry ingredients to support gut lining health. Top with probiotic whipped cream or kefir cream for additional beneficial bacteria.
Remix Options
Apple Version: Replace pumpkin pie spice with apple pie spice and top with thinly sliced apples before adding topping mixture. Maple Pecan Topping: Add 1/4 cup chopped pecans to topping and drizzle with 2 tbsp pure maple syrup before baking. Coconut Flour Option: Replace almond flour with 3/4 cup (90g) coconut flour and increase egg whites to 3/4 cup (180ml) for different texture. Sweetener Swap: Use 1/2 cup (96g) coconut sugar instead of allulose for deeper caramel flavor (adjust baking as coconut sugar caramelizes differently). Soda Alternatives: Replace ginger probiotic soda with plain kombucha, sparkling water with 1 tsp vanilla extract, or unsweetened almond milk. Pumpkin Puree Addition: Add 1/4 cup (60g) pumpkin puree to cake batter for more pumpkin flavor and moist texture. Spice Variations: Add 1/4 tsp ground cardamom or 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg for extra warmth. Citrus Twist: Replace orange zest with lemon zest or add 1 tsp orange extract to batter. Larger Pan: Double recipe for 9-inch round pan, bake 60-65 minutes.
Good To Know
Allulose Benefits: This rare sugar creates beautiful caramelization in the topping without blood sugar spikes. Brown allulose adds molasses-like depth while maintaining low glycemic impact. Pan Preparation: Use 6-inch x 3-inch round pan with 3-inch depth to prevent overflow. Grease sides well and line bottom with parchment circle for easy release. Upside-Down Technique: Pour topping mixture directly into bottom of pan first, then carefully spread cake batter on top. The magic happens during baking as topping caramelizes. Doneness Test: Start checking at 50 minutes with toothpick inserted in center. Toothpick should come out with just a few moist crumbs. Top should be golden and spring back when touched. Flipping Tips: Let cake cool in pan 10 minutes before inverting. Run knife around edges, place serving plate on top, and flip confidently in one smooth motion. Almond Flour Notes: Blanched almond flour works best for tender crumb. Avoid almond meal which is coarser and creates denser texture. Storage Guidelines: Store covered at room temperature 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days. Cake stays moist thanks to applesauce. Freezing Instructions: Cool completely, wrap tightly in plastic wrap then foil, freeze up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature 2-3 hours before serving. Serving Suggestions: Serve warm or room temperature with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or kefir cream. Perfect with coffee or spiced tea.
steps
Prep:
Preheat oven to 350F (177C). Grease 6-inch x 3-inch round pan well with butter or coconut oil. Line bottom with parchment circle for easy cake release.
Make Topping:
In small bowl, mix melted butter, allulose, brown allulose, ground cinnamon, and orange zest until well combined. Pour mixture into bottom of prepared pan and spread evenly.
Mix Dry:
In large bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and Diamond Crystal kosher salt until well combined with no lumps.
Mix Wet:
In separate bowl, whisk together ginger probiotic soda, unsweetened applesauce, and egg whites until smooth and well combined.
Combine:
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined – don’t overmix. Batter should be slightly lumpy for tender cake texture.
Bake:
Carefully pour batter over topping mixture in pan, spreading evenly to edges. Bake 55 minutes, checking doneness at 50 minutes with toothpick inserted in center.
Cool & Flip:
Cool cake in pan 10 minutes. Run knife around edges to loosen. Place serving plate on top of pan and flip confidently in one smooth motion. Remove pan and parchment. Serve warm or at room temperature.