upside-down cake

noun

1. a cake that is baked on a layer of fruit, then turned before serving so that the fruit is on top.

upside-down cake

noun

1. a sponge cake baked with sliced fruit at the bottom, then inverted before serving

Word History and Origins

Origin of upside-down cake¹

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25

Example Sentences

The key to a successful upside-down cake is that you need to flip it out of the pan while the cake is still warm.

From Washington Post

All upside-down cakes start by putting a layer of whatever fruit or vegetable you desire on top of a mixture of butter and sugar.

From Washington Post

I made all these, like, tomato upside-down cakes, and they were so disgusting.

From Eater

Coconut flour has an even stronger taste than almond, so Prag recommends using it in recipes with complementary flavor profiles, like pineapple upside-down cake or banana bread.

From Outside Online