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Upside Down Peach Cake

This Upside Down Peach Cake features juicy, caramelized peaches atop a buttery, tender cake that melts in your mouth. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups sliced fresh peaches about 3-4 peaches
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Spatula
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Slice the peaches into wedges, removing the pit.
  3. In a 9-inch round cake pan, combine the melted butter and brown sugar, stir until well mixed, and spread evenly across the bottom.
  4. Arrange the sliced peaches on top of the butter-sugar mixture in a decorative pattern.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Add the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  7. Carefully pour the batter over the arranged peaches in the cake pan.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.

Notes

Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.