Imagine a delightful twist on Bree Van De Kamp’s famous pineapple upside-down cake from the series Desperate Housewives, but with a fresh twist using ripe and juicy peaches. This upside-down peach cake is a perfect blend of sweetness and moist texture, tailored to be easy and satisfying to make at home.
Ingredients:
- 140g melted butter
- 170g flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 packet baking powder
- 100g brown sugar
- 4 ripe yellow peaches
- 100g white sugar
Instructions:
- Prepare the Peaches:
- Cut the ripe peaches into bite-sized pieces.
- Arrange the peach pieces evenly at the bottom of a cake mold.
- Make the Caramel:
- In a skillet, pour the white sugar.
- Melt the sugar over medium heat until it forms a light caramel.
- Carefully pour the caramel evenly over the arranged peaches.
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and brown sugar until the mixture becomes frothy and pale.
- Add the melted butter and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and baking powder to the wet ingredients, mixing until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the prepared cake batter over the caramelized peaches in the cake mold, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the mold for about 10 minutes.
- Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate, ensuring all the peaches and caramel are properly displayed on top.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.
This upside-down peach cake is a wonderful treat that captures the essence of fresh, ripe peaches in a moist and flavorful dessert. Perfect for any occasion, it’s sure to impress with its caramelized peach topping and fluffy cake base. Enjoy baking and savoring this delightful creation!
Golden Peach Delight: A Delectable Twist on Upside-Down Cake
Enjoy the sunny flavors of ripe peaches atop a moist vanilla cake, draped in a caramelized golden glaze.
Equipment
- 1 Cake Mold A round or square cake pan, often with high sides
- 2 Mixing Bowls: For preparing the cake batter and mixing ingredients
- 3 Whisk or electric mixer To mix the cake batter until smooth.
- 4 Whisk or electric mixer To mix the cake batter until smooth.
Ingredients
- – 140g melted butter
- – 170g all-purpose flour
- – 2 eggs
- – 1 tsp vanilla extract
- – 1 packet about 10g baking powder
- – 100g brown sugar
- – 4 ripe yellow peaches
- – 100g white sugar
Instructions
Prepare the Peaches:
- – Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a round or square cake pan.
- – Cut the ripe peaches into bite-sized pieces and arrange them evenly in the greased cake pan.
Make the Caramel:
- – In a skillet, melt the white sugar over medium heat until it forms a light caramel.
- – Carefully pour the caramel evenly over the arranged peaches in the cake pan.
Prepare the Cake Batter:
- – In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until well combined.
- – Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- – Stir in the vanilla extract.
- – Gradually add the flour and baking powder to the wet ingredients, mixing until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
Assemble and Bake:
- – Pour the prepared cake batter over the caramelized peaches in the cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- – Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve:
- – Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- – Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate or cooling rack.
- – Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy your delicious upside-down peach cake!
