Maggie Beer's Upside down Grape Cake

Greetings to all food lovers!

Masterchef 2012 season is on again, and I am not missing a single episode. There are so many wonderful recipes shown on the show, that I want to try cooking most of them myself. The list just keeps growing. To start with I tried making Maggie Beer's Upside down grape cake (challenge set up for one of the ellimination rounds). Although it had other two components namely Verjuice and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ice Cream, with Vino Cotto Raisin and Ginger Wafer, I decided just to go with the Cake.
So check out the recipe on this link and give it a go
http://www.masterchef.com.au/recipes/upside-down-grape-cake-verjuice-and-extra-virgin-olive-oil-ice-cream-with-vino-cotto-raisin-and-ginger-wafer.htm

These are the photos I took at various stages, hopefully they will be helpful.

Step 1: Verjuice syrup in the cake pan

Step 2: Grapes lining the base over the syrup

Oops I forgot to take the step 3 photos: Cake batter and meringue making ..... :(

Step 4: Mixture in the cake tin

Step 5: After baking

And finally the finished product!! It was just delicious and yummy!

Step 6: Ta....da ...!!! turn it upside down!!!!

Happy Cooking everyone!!!

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