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Summer Bliss Peach and Nectarine Upside Down Cake
Experience summer on a plate with our Summer Bliss Peach and Nectarine Upside Down Cake. This exquisite dessert features juicy peaches and nectarines caramelized to perfection, sitting atop a delicately moist and fluffy cake. This recipe is a nod to the classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake, a popular American dessert from the early 20th century that became a household name when it was published in a 1925 fund-raising cookbook by the Girl Scouts.
Ingredients
- Milk
- 1/2 cup
- Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon
- Egg
- 1
- Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup
- Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon
- Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour
- 1 cup
- Nectarines
- 2, pitted and sliced
- Peaches
- 2, pitted and sliced
- Brown sugar
- 3/4 cup
- Unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons, 2 for melting and 2 for creaming
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a 9-inch round cake pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the melted butter, ensuring an even caramel layer is formed.
- Artfully arrange the peach and nectarine slices on top of the brown sugar to create a beautiful pattern.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons of softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. This ensures a smooth batter.
- Carefully pour the batter over the fruit in the cake pan, spreading it evenly to ensure a perfect shape.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, cover it with aluminum foil.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a serving plate, revealing the beautiful fruit pattern.
- Serve the peach and nectarine upside down cake warm or at room temperature. For an extra decadent treat, serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Tips
- For a variation, try using a mix of different stone fruits, like plums or cherries, in addition to or in place of the peaches and nectarines. Just ensure the fruit is ripe but firm.
Dietary Information
Servings: 8 Dish Type: Dessert Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Calories: 270 Fat: 8g Carbs: 46g Protein: 4g Sodium: 105mg Sugar: 30g
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