Light Peach Upside Down Cake Recipe

This stunning Light Peach Upside Down Cake is a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion! Adapted from a Taste of Home recipe, this version boasts a lighter touch on sugar while retaining all the juicy peachy goodness. Imagine warm, caramelized peaches nestled beneath a fluffy, moist cake – pure deliciousness! Get ready to impress your friends and family with this show-stopping dessert.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 236.2 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.2 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Light Peach Upside Down Cake

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How to Make Light Peach Upside Down Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spray a 9-inch round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  3. Drain a 20-ounce can of sliced peaches, reserving 2 tablespoons of the juice.
  4. Pat peaches dry with paper towels and cut each peach half lengthwise.
  5. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 2 tablespoons reserved peach juice, and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Mix well.
  6. Spread the brown sugar mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan. Arrange peach halves cut-side down on top of the mixture.
  7. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  8. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg (or egg substitute), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) melted butter.
  9. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  10. Pour the batter evenly over the peaches in the prepared pan.
  11. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  13. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

85g

Fat

20g

Carbs

13g