Description
A deliciously moist vanilla cake topped with ripe, juicy peaches, baked upside down for a stunning presentation and a perfect balance of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe peaches, pitted
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup milk
- ⅓ cup yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch round pan (springform works best) with parchment paper and grease the sides and the parchment paper thoroughly with butter.
- Pit and thinly slice the peaches into half-moon shapes. Arrange the peach slices in a spiral pattern at the bottom of the prepared pan, filling in any gaps. Set aside.
- To make the cake batter, beat the butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer on medium-high speed until light, fluffy, and pale in color. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing on high speed until smooth and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add half of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Add the milk and yogurt, mixing until just combined. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until smooth, ensuring no flour streaks remain.
- Gently pour the cake batter into the pan, spreading it evenly without disturbing the peach layer.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely. Run a knife along the edge of the pan and carefully flip the cake over to release it and reveal the beautifully caramelized peach layer on top.
- Serve and enjoy this stunning and delicious upside-down cake!
Notes
- Ensure the cake cools completely before flipping to avoid disturbing the peach layer.
- If using a springform pan, be sure to grease both the sides and bottom to prevent sticking.
- Feel free to add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor in the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
