Cherry Cornmeal Upside-Down Cake

Name: Cherry Cornmeal Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: For the Topping:; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; ⅓ cup (packed) dark brown sugar; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1¼ lbs cherries (about 4 cups), stemmed and pitted; For the Cake:; 1⅓ cups cake flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off (see note); ½ cup cornmeal (medium-grind); 1½ teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon almond extract; ¾ cup whole buttermilk (see note); For Serving:; Vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream (optional)

Prep Time

45m

Cook Time

45m

Total Time

1h 30m

This Cherry Cornmeal Upside-Down Cake is a delightful twist on the classic dessert. Packed with juicy cherries and a hint of balsamic vinegar, it's a sweet, tangy treat. The cornmeal adds a unique texture to the cake, and it's great served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.