There’s something undeniably special about a homemade upside down peach cake. With its caramelized peach topping and incredibly moist, buttery cake beneath, this dessert captures all the flavors of summer in every bite. As the cake bakes, the peaches soften and mingle with a sweet brown sugar glaze, creating a beautiful golden topping that looks as impressive as it tastes.
Whether you’re baking with fresh peaches during peak peach season or using canned peaches for a year-round treat, this easy cake recipe is sure to become a family favorite. It’s the perfect dessert for backyard gatherings, holiday dinners, or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee on a quiet afternoon. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a dessert that feels both comforting and elegant.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Beautiful presentation with minimal effort – The caramelized peach topping creates a stunning dessert that looks bakery-worthy without requiring any special decorating skills.
- Perfectly moist and tender cake – The buttery cake layer bakes up soft and fluffy while soaking up the delicious peach juices and brown sugar glaze.
- Easy enough for any occasion – Whether you’re baking for a family dinner, potluck, summer barbecue, or holiday gathering, this simple recipe always impresses.
- Made with simple pantry ingredients – No complicated ingredients are needed, making it easy to whip up whenever you’re craving a homemade dessert.
- A great way to use fresh peaches – If you have an abundance of ripe peaches, this recipe is a delicious way to showcase their natural sweetness and flavor.
Ingredients
Peach Caramel Layer
- Fresh or frozen canned peaches— 2 cups
- Melted Butter— 1/4 cup
- Brown Butter— 1/2 cup (packed)
Caked Batter
- Flour— 1-1/2 cups
- Cornstarch— 1 tablespoon
- Baking Soda— 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt— 1 teaspoon
- 2 Eggs
- Milk— 3/4 cup
- Melted Butter— 4 tablespoons
- Vanilla Extract— 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon Powder— 2 teaspoons
- Ginger Powder— 1 teaspoon
- Nutmeg Powder— 1/4 teaspoon
What You’ll Need
- 9 Inch Cake Pan
- Mixing Bowl
How To Make Upside Down Peach Cake
- Preheat oven 350F.
- First prepare the cake batter. In a large mixing bowl combine eggs, butter, milk, and vanilla extract then fold in the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Now evenly pour the melted butter into a lightly greased 9inch cake pan. Then evenly cover the butter with a generous layer of brown sugar. Make sure the entire surface of the cake pan is coated with brown sugar.
- Top the brown sugar with peaches arranged in your desired pattern (this will be the top of your cake).
- Lastly, pour the cake batter evenly into the pan over the peaches then bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of the cake clean.
- Once the upside down peach cake is out of the oven allow it to set in the pan for about an hour then flip it onto a serving dish so the bottom peach layer is displayed.
- Slice and enjoy!
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