Blueberry Upside-Down Cake

A delicious whole grain upside-down cake with a lightly sweetened blueberry topping. It's breakfast, it's dessert, it's everything.

Have you ever had breakfast cake?

Here's the thing, though. It is secretly good-for-you. I know, I don't like to admit that because, sometimes, it scares people off as if it won't taste good or have glorious texture. But honestly, just take a look at it!  

It really is just as dreamy and delectable as it looks in the photos. I mean, those blueberriessssss. They're bright and beautiful and the absolute perfect topping (um, bottom?) for this blueberry upside-down cake.

Because who doesn't love blueberries, and also, who doesn't love sitting here staring at a piece of breakfast cake, admiring its beauty?

So in a nutshell, the nutritiousness and reminiscence of tender baked oatmeal in cake form with all those berries is why I call it a breakfast cake.

Some might call it a snack cake, which works too. It's made with whole grain flour, oats, flax and yogurt - which creates such a tender cake - and is flavored with vanilla, cinnamon and of course, blueberries. They're both in the cake and on the cake - you're welcome.

And if you're as blueberry (and just berries in general) obsessed as I am, I've lined up several more recipes you'll need/want to try...

Tips for making tender baked goods

Let's face it, though. Someitmes making baked goods can be frustrating because they don't turn out tender and delicious. So here are my best tips for making really amazing baked goods that are also pretty darn good for you:

• Don't overmix. This is probably the most important tip, especially when it comes to making things like this breakfast cake, muffins and quick breads. It's easy to get carried away to be sure everything is mixed together, but you are looking to only mix until the ingredients come together. Sometimes I skip using the hand or stand mixer and just mix by hand to be sure I don't overdo it.
• Incorporate yogurt or sour cream into the batter. I generally use yogurt because it is a nutritious ingredient, but yogurt and sour cream both do the same job - they make the batter moist and tender. YUM!
• Use adequate oil (or applesauce). It's easy to skip on oil when you're trying to healthify a recipe, but if you're going to cut down, replace that same amount with unsweetened smooth applesauce. Other ingredients like canned pumpkin and shredded zucchini help keep the baked goods tender as well.
• Don't overbake. Follow the instructions carefully and always set the timer for 5 or 10 minutes less time than the recipe calls for. All ovens cook differently, so it's better to set it for less time and check on it frequently as it bakes. It's good practice to use a toothpick to check for doneness.
• Accurately measure both dry and wet ingredients. Be sure to use liquid measuring cups for wet ingredients and dry measuring cups for dry ingredients! And always follow the instructions when it says things like packed, sifted or leveled with a knife. These things are important, friends!

Now, you're on your way to making stellar baked goods! Starting with this stellar cake...

A few other berry recipes you'll *swoon* over:

• Blueberry Date Muffins
• Blueberry Donuts with Orange Glaze
• Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins
• Strawberry Chia Jam
• Mixed Berry Bread Pudding
• Strawberry Basil Bruschetta
• Chocolate Overnight Oat & Raspberry Chia Pudding Parfaits

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