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peach upside down cake

Moist Peach Upside Down Cake

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This peach upside down cake is soft, buttery, and topped with a layer of caramelized peaches that become beautifully glossy once flipped. It’s simple, nostalgic, and the perfect way to make the most of sweet, juicy peaches!
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Cakes by MK

IMPORTANT: For accuracy, I would recommend using the gram measurements provided, as those are the exact quantities I use. Cup measurements are given as estimates (based on US cup measurements) to make it easier for those who do not have a scale.

Ingredients
 

Topping (goes on the bottom of the cake pan)

  • cup (80 g) soft light brown sugar
  • 3 tbsps (42 g) unsalted butter - melted
  • 3 peaches - cored and thinly sliced

Cake Batter

  • cups (150 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (30 g) cornstarch
  • ¾ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt - omit if using salted butter
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter - room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150 g) white granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (52 g) unflavoured vegetable oil - I use canola oil
  • 1 large egg - room temperature
  • ¼ cup (57 g) Greek yoghurt - full fat, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (60 g) whole milk - room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract/essence

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) conventional (see note 1 if using a convection oven with a fan). Grease the sides of an 8x3-inch cake pan really well and line the bottom with parchment paper (see note 2).

Topping

  • Core and thinly slice the peaches (there’s no need to peel them) and set aside (see video for best way to do this).
  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and melted butter. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly over the parchment.
  • Arrange the peach slices on top in a spiral pattern, slightly overlapping each slice as you go. Set the pan aside.

Cake Batter

  • In a bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, and oil with a hand or stand mixer for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg and mix on low speed until well combined.
  • Mix in the milk, Greek yogurt, and vanilla on low speed until combined. Remove any batter from the mixer attachments, as the rest of the mixing will be done by hand.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter over the peach layer in the cake pan and spread it out evenly. Tap the pan lightly on the counter once to remove any large air bubbles.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, then loosely cover the top with foil and bake for another 30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then run a thin knife around the edges to loosen it. Place your serving plate upside down on top of the cake pan and carefully flip the cake over.
  • Give the cake pan a few taps, then lift it off to reveal the caramelized peach layer on top. If any peach slices stick to the parchment, simply place them back where they belong — no one will ever know! 🙂
  • Allow the cake to cool to room temperature before slicing and serving.

Video

Notes

Note 1. If using a convection oven with a fan function, bake at 160°C (320°F), as the fan forces hot air around the oven and bakes food faster.
Note 2. The parchment paper on the bottom helps ensure the peaches release cleanly from the pan when the cake is flipped over, so you don’t want to skip this step.

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional information are estimates only as they are automatically calculated by a third party application. Actual values may differ based on brands and types of products used.

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