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Peach Upside Down Cake

Peach Upside Down Cake is a delicious dessert to make with fresh peaches. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert that is sure to please.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy homemade cake recipe, peach cake, upside down cake, upside down cake with peaches
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 412kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs whites and yolks separated
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 4 peaches peeled and sliced into wedges
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Ice cream or sweetened whipped cream for serving optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  • In another bowl mix the egg yolks with sugar, vanilla and sour cream with a wooden spoon.
  • Add flour, baking powder and salt and mix well.
  • Fold in the egg whites.
  • Melt butter in a 10 inch cast iron skillet or 9 x 9 inch baking pan.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar over the melted butter.
  • Arrange peaches in a single layer over the brown sugar.
  • Pour over the peaches and smooth evenly.
  • Place the skillet on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 30 -35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes.
  • Place a cake plate or platter over the skillet, use oven mitts to carefully flip the cake over onto the plate.
  • Slice and serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipping cream if desired.

Notes

Store cake wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 48g