Peach Upside Down Cake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 14
Scrumptious Peach Upside Down Cake recipe for dessert
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter , softened
1/3 cup brown sugar
6 maraschino cherries , cut in half
6 peaches , cut in half
1/4 cup butter , at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond flavoring
1 egg
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
407
Sugar
33g
Fat
19g
Peach Upside Down Cake is a classic American dessert that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet peaches and nutty almonds makes for a scrumptious cake that's sure to please your taste buds. The cake is made by arranging sliced peaches and maraschino cherries on the bottom of a cake pan, and then pouring a light and fluffy almond-flavored cake batter over the top. The result is a moist and delicious cake with a beautiful caramelized peach topping.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.In a 9-inch cake pan, spread 3 tablespoons of softened butter.
3.Sprinkle 1/3 cup of brown sugar over the butter.
4.Arrange the 6 halved maraschino cherries and 6 halved peaches cut side up on top of the butter-sugar mixture.
5.In a separate bowl, cream together 1/4 cup butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
6.Add in 1/4 tsp almond flavoring and 1 egg, mix until well combined.
7.In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
8.Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with 1/4 cup of milk, stirring until just combined.
9.Pour the cake batter over the arranged peaches and cherries in the cake pan.
10.Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

PROS

This Peach Upside Down Cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
The combination of peaches and almonds is a classic pairing that’s sure to please any palate.

CONS

This cake is high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
It’s also not suitable for those with nut allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake isn’t particularly healthy, peaches are a great source of vitamins A and C, as well as fiber. Almonds are also a good source of healthy fats and vitamin E.

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