“The combination of almond meal and self-raising flour results in a light, soft crumb for the perfect afternoon tea cake” – Jessica Brook.
9 recipes that prove upside-down cakes are back
delicious. Food Director Phoebe Wood and Jessica Brook have turned the dessert playbook on its head to serve up rich, satisfying and simply gorgeous cakes where fruit takes star billing.
Bruleed upside-down mandarin cake
Keep the party going with Phoebe Wood and Georgie Esdaile's scrumptious bruleed upside-down mandarin cake.
Orange and olive oil upside-down cake
“We have evoked the flavour of the Mediterranean with this olive oil and orange pairing for a super-moist, rich cake” – Phoebe Wood.
Honey, apple and jasmine tea cake
“This cake works beautifully with firm persimmons in place of the apples” – Phoebe Wood.
Salted butter, lemon and rosemary cake
Simple ingredients, extraordinary flavour.
Fresh ideas
Grapes
Grapes are at their peak right now, look for firm, bright fruit for a sweet juicy snack.
Upside-down carrot cake loaf with candied fennel
Far from your average carrot cake.
Pear, sage and almond upside-down tray cake
Admire the intricate layers of this cake from above.
Banana, condensed milk and golden syrup cake
“This recipe is a total crowd-pleaser; a thick dollop of cream on the side is essential” – Jessica Brook.