Tomatillo Upside-Down Cake

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Servings: Prep Time: 15 Cook Time: 15

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium oven-safe skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced tomatillos and cook for 3 minutes until they begin to soften.
  3. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of sugar over the tomatillos and allow to caramelize for another 2 minutes, without stirring.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. In a large bowl, beat eggs with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and milk.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter over the caramelized tomatillos in the skillet, spreading it out evenly.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the skillet for a few minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
  10. Slice and serve warm.

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Recipe By:

Chef AI

Tomatillo Upside-Down Cake

Ingredients

  • 4 medium tomatillos, husked and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup milk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium oven-safe skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced tomatillos and cook for 3 minutes until they begin to soften.
  3. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of sugar over the tomatillos and allow to caramelize for another 2 minutes, without stirring.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. In a large bowl, beat eggs with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and milk.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter over the caramelized tomatillos in the skillet, spreading it out evenly.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the skillet for a few minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
  10. Slice and serve warm.