Peach Upside Down Cake
The classic upside down cake, with the sugar and butter forming a caramelized crust at the bottom and juicy, tart-flavoured peaches for extra goodness on top, is truly a dessert for all occasions. But this classic cake can be jazzed up all the more with an added tropical flavor, by using freshly sliced peaches – an unclean secret ingredient that adds an exotic taste, a twist of flavor and a richness of colour.
Whether served as an end to meal, or enjoyed as a snack, Peach Upside Down Cake is sure to light up both the eyes and the taste buds. So don your apron and take out the baking pans, for it’s the time to partake in this delightful adventure.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large, ripe peaches, peeled and sliced thinly
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup light yellow cake mix
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt 1/2 cup butter in a 9-inch round cake pan. Sprinkle 1/2 cup white sugar over melted butter. Arrange peach slices over sugar in an attractive pattern. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- Mix together 1/2 cup brown sugar, egg, buttermilk and vanilla. Beat until well incorporated.
- Add sifted ingredients to the egg mixture. Beat until well blended.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold in the cake mix until just moistened.
- Pour batter over the arranged peach slices. Spread evenly.
- Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Serve warm.
Tips
- Be sure to use ripe peaches with a sweet flavor for this cake. Peaches that are slightly tart will give the cake a sour taste.
- Substitute any flavor of cake mix for a different flavor of cake. Chocolate cake is especially delicious.
- Adding a teaspoon of almond or other extracts to the batter gives the cake a special flavor.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans to the batter for an extra crunch.
When it comes to cakes, it really doesn’t get any better than Peach Upside-Down Cake. The sweet and buttery syrup at the base of the cake brings out the natural juiciness of the peaches on top, making it simply irresistable. Combining the sweetness of the syrup with the tartness of the peaches creates a very tantalizing flavor that will have your guests begging for more.
Not only is this cake incredibly tasty, it’s also incredibly easy to make. From the preparation to baking time, the entire process takes less than an hour, and the cleanup afterward is a breeze. Start to finish, you’ll have a beautiful and delicious Peach Upside-Down Cake ready to enjoy, and be able to do so with very little fuss.
So if you’re looking for an impressive dessert for a special occasion, or just something unique and delicious to brighten up the weekly menu, then Peach Upside-Down Cake is sure to be a hit. With its perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors and minimal time commitment, this incredible cake is a definite go-to for any occasion. So don’t wait, get baking and enjoy this unmistakeable taste of summer any time of the year.
