Treacle Upside-Down Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 170°C (338°F). Grease a 20cm (8in) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine the treacle, brown sugar, and 50g of the butter. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.

3. 3

   Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and remaining 150g of butter. Add the sugar mixture to the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.

6. 6

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

7. 7

   Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Top with the treacle mixture, then pour the remaining batter over the top.

8. 8

   Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.