Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of a peach cobbler and an upside-down cake with this irresistible Peach Cobbler Upside Down Cake recipe. Juicy peaches, a tender cake layer, and a caramelized brown sugar topping create a dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Topping:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 3–4 ripe peaches (peeled and sliced)
Cake Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and pour melted butter into the bottom.
- Prepare Topping: Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the butter. Arrange peach slices in a circular pattern over the sugar.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and almond extract (if using). Add sour cream and mix until combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Assemble Cake: Pour batter over peaches and smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate. Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a spiced twist, add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg to the brown sugar layer.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
