Peach Upside Down Cake
Peach upside cake is a beautiful delicious dessert with fresh peaches caramelized with melted butter and brown sugar, topped with a buttery batter and baked to a golden brown perfection.It is delicious accompanied with a whipped topping or vanilla ice cream.
Equipment
- 9 inch round cake pan
- whisk or electric mixer
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 15 oz canned peaches
- 1 box Betty Crocker Moist Yellow Cake Mix
- Ingredients called for on the back of the cake mix box usually: 3 eggs, ½ cup oil, 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan and sprinkle the brown sugar over the melted butter.
- Make sure the brown sugar is completely dissolved and you have a smooth consistecy.
- Pour the mixture into a 9 inch round pan. Arrange peach slices in a circular single layer on top of the brown sugar around the perimeter of the pan. (See picture above)
- In a large bowl, prepare the cake mix according to the package directions.
- Gently pour the cake batter over the peaches and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Place a serving plate upside down over the pan and flip to release the cake.
- Slice, serve warm, and accept compliments graciously.
Notes
While fresh peaches are a delicious choice, canned peaches are a perfect alternative. They can be used year-round and are already sliced and ready to go, saving you even more time.