Peach and Plum Upside Down Cake

Ingredients

Unsalted butter

1/2 cup (plus more for greasing)

Brown sugar

1/2 cup

Peaches

2, sliced

Plums

2, sliced

All-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups

Granulated sugar

1 cup

Baking powder

2 teaspoons

Salt

1/4 teaspoon

Milk

1/2 cup

Egg

1 large

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with additional butter.
2. In the prepared cake pan, melt the 1/2 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat and sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the melted butter, mixing slightly to combine.
3. Arrange the sliced peaches and plums in a single layer atop the brown sugar, ensuring they are evenly distributed for an attractive topping.
4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
5. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
6. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated into the mixture.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix, as this can affect the cake's texture.
8. Pour the batter over the arranged fruit in the cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to cover the fruit completely.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
10. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
11. To serve, 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 to reveal the beautiful fruit topping.
12. Serve the cake warm or at room temperature, and consider adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special touch.