Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Peach Upside-Down Cake, a scrumptious dessert that showcases fresh, juicy peaches atop a soft and buttery cake. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into an impressive treat that’s perfect for any gathering or cozy night in. The caramelized peach layer adds a beautiful touch and elevates this classic dessert. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed chilled, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 ripe peaches, cored and cut into wedges
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 3 tablespoons fruit juice or vinegar (replace bourbon)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper and butter it.
- Arrange peach wedges in the pan and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- In a saucepan, create a caramel by combining water and sugar. Heat until light brown, then add fruit juice or vinegar over the peaches.
- Beat together butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and juice/vinegar.
- Whisk dry ingredients together and combine with the wet mixture.
- Pour batter over the arranged peaches and smooth out.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15-30 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Use ripe peaches for optimal sweetness. Ensure you line the pan adequately to prevent sticking. Let the cake cool slightly before turning out to maintain its shape.