Peach Upside Down Cake Recipe (Easy, Moist & Made with Fresh Peaches)
This Peach Upside Down Cake features juicy caramelized peaches layered over a moist, buttery vanilla cake. It's an easy homemade dessert that's perfect for summer gatherings, holidays, or whenever you're craving a classic fruit cake.
Servings: 8
Calories: 340kcal
Ingredients
- Peach Topping
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 4 –5 medium ripe peaches peeled and sliced
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- Cake Batter
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Pour the melted butter into the pan and sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the butter.
- Arrange the peach slices in overlapping circles over the brown sugar.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Carefully spread the batter evenly over the peaches.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edge, invert onto a serving plate, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture.
- Fresh peaches give the best flavor, but canned or frozen peaches work well when drained thoroughly.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and tender.
- Flip the cake while it's still warm for easy release.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 31g