I love an upside down cake. Not only do they have a retro, kitsch appeal, they perform the practical function of keeping the fruit at the top (once flipped) of the cake, which not only looks pretty but means your cake is moist without being soggy. They’re the perfect summer dessert (or morning tea, or afternoon tea, or…). Try a classic pineapple, sweet peach or seasonal rhubarb upside down cake this weekend.

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Upside down pineapple cake with fresh mint and lemongrass

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The classic of the genre, freshened up with herbs.

Peach upside down cake

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Cream is the correct partner for this versatile cake.

Rhubarb and rosewater upside down cake

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A vibrant, colourful and very seasonal number.