Description

A timeless peach upside-down cake made with a buttery brown sugar caramel base and a soft vanilla cake. Customizable with gluten-free and dairy-free options. Perfect served warm with a scoop of ice cream.

Ingredients

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For the Topping:
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
2–3 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
For the Cake Batter:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: 1/2 tsp cinnamon or nutmeg
Substitutions: Use gluten-free 1:1 flour and plant-based milk or butter if desired.

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan or cast iron skillet.
Make the topping:
In the pan, melt 1/4 cup butter and brown sugar over medium heat until smooth and bubbling. Remove from heat. Arrange peach slices in a decorative pattern on top of the caramel mixture.
Make the cake batter:
Cream 1/2 cup softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture in alternating additions with the milk. Mix until smooth.
Stir in vanilla and optional cinnamon or nutmeg.
Assemble and bake:
Pour the cake batter over the peaches and smooth the top evenly.
Bake for 40–45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and flip:
Let the cake rest for 10–15 minutes. Place a plate over the pan and carefully flip to invert the cake. Gently tap and lift the pan to release the peach topping.
Serve warm with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or fresh mint if desired.

Notes

Great for showcasing fresh summer peaches. You can replace the peaches with nectarines, apples, or pears depending on the season. For a nutty twist, sprinkle chopped pecans over the caramel before adding the peaches.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 340
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 80mg