Description
This Peach Upside Down Cake is a luscious treat that combines sweet, juicy peaches with a buttery base, making it an irresistible choice for dessert lovers. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for casual gatherings or family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (3 oz/85 g) dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup (2 oz/57 g) butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 large firm ripe peaches (1 lb/450 g), sliced ¼ inch (6 mm) thick
- 1 ¼ cups (6 ¼ oz/177 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (2 oz/57 g) almond flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup (4 oz/115 g) butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (12 oz/340 g) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup (8 fl oz/240 ml) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter a 9-inch (20 cm) round cake pan and set it aside.
- In a small saucepan, warm the brown sugar, butter, and salt over medium-low heat until melted and simmering, then pour this mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Arrange the peach slices in a tight circular pattern over the brown sugar syrup, starting from the center and working outward.
Notes
Ensure the peaches are ripe for the best flavor and texture.
For variation, add a sprinkle of cinnamon over the peaches before pouring the batter.
Allow the cake to cool slightly before inverting it onto a serving plate for a beautiful presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 245 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg