Peach and Plum Upside Down Cake

Ingredients

• 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)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a 9-inch round cake pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.
4. Arrange the sliced peaches and plums in a single layer on top of the brown sugar.
5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. In a separate bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
7. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
9. Pour the batter over the fruit in the cake pan, spreading it evenly.
10. Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
12. Place a serving plate upside down on top of the cake pan, then carefully flip the cake onto the plate.
13. Gently lift off the cake pan, revealing the beautiful fruit topping.
14. Serve the peach and plum upside down cake warm or at room temperature.