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A golden brown peach upside down cake with caramelized peach slices on top

Peach Upside-Down Cake

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Description

A vibrant summer dessert featuring caramelized peaches atop a tender, buttery crumb. This recipe transforms classic stone fruit into a sophisticated, jammy treat that’s perfect for warm-weather gatherings or cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups fresh peaches, sliced into large wedges
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and thoroughly coat an 8×8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 6 tablespoons of butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon; heat until melted and stir until smooth.
  3. Pour the sugar mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and arrange the peach slices in tight, overlapping rows.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
  5. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  6. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  7. On low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and milk in three parts, beginning and ending with the flour; mix until just combined.
  8. Spread the thick batter evenly over the peaches and bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for exactly 5 minutes, run a knife around the edges, and confidently flip the cake onto a large serving plate.

Notes

For the best visual result, use peaches that are ripe enough to be fragrant but firm enough to hold their shape during the flip. If you find your caramel is too runny after baking, let the cake sit inverted on the plate for an extra minute to allow the juices to settle into the crumb before lifting the pan away.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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