Peach and Plum Upside Down Cake
This delicious peach and plum upside down cake is a perfect summer dessert. The juicy peaches and plums caramelize beautifully on top of a moist and fluffy cake.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Milk - 1/2 cup
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Egg - 1
- Granulated sugar - 3/4 cup
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 1 1/2 teaspoons
- All-purpose flour - 1 1/2 cups
- Plums - 2 large, sliced
- Peaches - 2 large, sliced
- Brown sugar - 1 cup
- Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a 9-inch round cake pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.
- Arrange the sliced peaches and plums in a single layer on top of the brown sugar.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the fruit in the cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Place a serving plate upside down on top of the cake pan, then carefully flip the cake onto the plate.
- Gently lift off the cake pan, revealing the beautiful fruit topping.
- Serve the peach and plum upside down cake warm or at room temperature.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 55g
- Protein: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 30g