Description
A delightful and classic dessert recipe for Peach Upside Down Cake, featuring a moist and flavorful cake topped with caramelized peaches, served with homemade whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Cake
- 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 3/4 c. granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 c. + 1 Tbsp. shortening
- 2/3 c. milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. almond extract
Topping
- 1/4 c. butter
- 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
- 3–4 fresh peaches, peeled and halved
Whipped Cream
- 1 c. heavy whipping cream
- 3 Tbsp. powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare cake batter. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, shortening, and milk. Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed. Add eggs and extracts, and continue beating for 1 more minute until fully combined. Set the cake mixture aside.
- Prepare topping. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar until combined.
- Assemble the cake. In a 9-inch square baking pan, add the butter and brown sugar mixture. Arrange peach halves, cut side down, over the brown sugar and press them down firmly. Pour the prepared cake batter evenly over the peaches.
- Bake the cake. Bake for 40-50 minutes at 350°F, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched in the center.
- Invert and cool. Allow the cake to rest for 5 minutes. Loosen the sides with a spatula and carefully invert the cake onto a platter.
- Prepare whipped cream. In a small chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Serve and enjoy. Serve the cake warm with whipped cream. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
- May substitute canned apricots or peach halves, drained, for fresh peaches if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
