Description
This Peach Upside-Down Cake combines buttery cake, caramelized peaches, and cinnamon flavor into a cozy homemade dessert perfect for fall gatherings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 large peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until melted.
- Spread the brown sugar mixture into the prepared baking dish and arrange peach slices evenly on top.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat softened butter until creamy, then mix in granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk into the butter mixture while mixing on low speed.
- Spread batter evenly over the peaches in the baking dish.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Use ripe fresh peaches for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and tender.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a richer dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 36
- Sodium: 228
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 67