Peach Upside-Down Cake Recipe (2024)

Our Peach Upside-Down Cake Recipe is sure to be a favorite at your house. It’s a tried and true peaches baking recipe! Peach upside down cake with canned peaches is ready to bake in just a few simple steps.

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Why we love Peach Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Also, if you happen to have fresh peaches for baking then grab those and let’s get to it! Today’s recipe can be used with canned, drained peaches, or fresh picked peaches so it’s perfect for whatever you’ve got on hand.

You’ve got a lovely dessert to serve your family and friends. Peach upside down cake is sure to take the cake! 😉

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Give our Peach Tart with Sweet Peach Glaze

Our Peach Upside-Down Cake Recipe is amazing with fresh peaches

Oh… do I have a peachy treat for you today! I’ve always been a fan of pineapple upside down cake–so to take that classic cake and add my love of peaches just makes total sense.

The result is this yummy Peach Upside Down Cake which has become my new favorite!

Here in Colorado it’s Palisade Peach season and I can’t get enough! If you’d prefer to use canned peaches this recipe works too. Just drain peaches and layer as instructed.

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How to make Peach Upside-Down Cake

This cakes starts, upside-down of course, with a layer of butter, brown sugar, and beautiful peaches. Once you add the cake batter, bake it, and turn it out of the pan, you have an irresistible treat which I like best warm out of the oven.

You can add ice cream or not – it’s delicious either way!

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8×8 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine the 6 tablespoons butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a microwave safe bowl. Heat until butter is melted. Stir until well combined and then spread into prepared pan. Arrange peach slices evenly over brown sugar mixture. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter with an electric mixer on medium until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in granulated sugar until well combined. Add egg and vanilla, beating until combined.
  • Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to beaten butter mixture, beating on low speed after each addition just until combined.
  • Spread batter evenly over the peaches in the pan.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack for 5 minutes. Loosen cake from sides of pan; invert onto a large serving plate.
  • Cool for 10 to 15 minutes more. Serve warm.

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Helpful baking tips for higher elevations:

  • If you live 3,000 feet above sea level or more it is considered high elevation and may take longer to cook/bake.
  • Adjustments are needed for 5000+ feet and above:
  • Reduce baking powder: for each teaspoon, decrease 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon.
  • Reduce sugar: for each cup, decrease 2 tablespoons.
  • Increase liquid: for each cup, add 2 to 4 tablespoons.
  • Increase oven temperature by 25 degrees F.
  • Check if it is done a little early.
  • This takes some trial and error to get it right for you.

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Yield: 10

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Our Peach Upside-Down Cake Recipe will be a favorite at your house--it's a tried and true peaches baking recipe!

Prep Time20 minutes

Cook Time45 minutes

Total Time1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • For the Peach Topping:
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 large peaches, peeled and sliced large (about 2 cups)
  • For the Cake:
  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Combine the 6 tablespoons butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a microwave safe bowl. Heat until butter is melted. Stir until well combined and then spread into prepared pan. Arrange peach slices evenly over brown sugar mixture. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter with an electric mixer on medium until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in granulated sugar until well combined. Add egg and vanilla, beating until combined.
  5. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to beaten butter mixture, beating on low speed after each addition just until combined.
  6. Spread batter evenly over the peaches in the pan.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool in pan on wire rack for 5 minutes. Loosen cake from sides of pan; invert onto a large serving plate.
  9. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes more. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 372Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 228mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 2gSugar: 36gProtein: 4g

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My mouth is watering for Peach Upside-Down Cake it’s delightful in every way!

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Peach Upside-Down Cake Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why is my upside-down cake soggy? ›

If your cake seems downright soggy it may be that the pineapple slices weren't properly blotted before being placed in the pie plate. That extra moisture can make the cake too moist and soggy.

When making a banana cake what might the effect on the mixture be if all the eggs are added to the creamed mixture at the same time? ›

If you add all the eggs at once, you've got a lot of watery stuff and a lot of butter. Water and fat don't mix on their own, even if you beat them together. You'll get a mixture that looks like curdled milk. Egg yolks contain lecithin, which is an emulsifier.

What is upside-down cake made of? ›

Usually chopped or sliced fruits — such as apples, cherries, peaches, or pineapples — butter, and sugar are placed on the bottom of the pan before the batter is poured in, so that they form a baked-on topping after the cake is inverted. A simple cottage pudding cake batter may be used.

How do you keep a cake super moist? ›

I promise you SOFT & MOIST cakes!
  1. Use Cake Flour. Reach for cake flour instead of all-purpose flour. ...
  2. Add Sour Cream. ...
  3. Room Temperature Butter / Don't Over-Cream. ...
  4. Add a Touch of Baking Powder or Baking Soda. ...
  5. Add Oil. ...
  6. Don't Over-Mix. ...
  7. Don't Over-Bake. ...
  8. Brush With Simple Syrup/Other Liquid.
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How long do you cool a cake before inverting it? ›

It's important to pay attention to the specifics called for in a recipe, but in general, most cakes are best removed from the pan after cooling for 10 to 20 minutes. Try it too soon, and it may fall apart. Wait too long, and it may stick.

Is it better to beat eggs before adding to cake mix? ›

For chemically-leavened cakes — that is, cakes calling for baking powder or baking soda — it's OK if you don't remember to add the eggs until the end. Martina says, “Late in the mixing stage, eggs will incorporate better if you lightly beat them before adding to the batter.

What happens if you don't cream butter and sugar for cake? ›

Undermixed butter and sugar looks gritty and chunky, which can lead to dense cookies and cakes. It is possible to overmix the butter and sugar. If you overmix, the butter will separate out of the mixture and it will be grainy and soupy. Be sure to stop once your butter becomes light and fluffy.

What is the purpose of vinegar in a banana cake? ›

Long ago, bakers learned that the addition of vinegar to baked goods helped them rise and kept the baked goods fluffy and moist. Apparently, the vinegar reacts with the baking soda in a recipe to produce carbon dioxide, a gas that enhances the rise.

What is the best pan for an upside-down cake? ›

Cast iron may not be on the ingredient list for your upside-down cake, but it's the perfect piece of cookware to experiment with this classic dessert. Here are three reasons you should use cast iron when you bake this classic treat, along with some tips to keep in mind.

What is Elvis Presley cake? ›

An Elvis Presley cake is a single-layer classic yellow cake that's topped with a pineapple glaze. Much like a poke cake, the syrup and juices of the pineapple will seep into the cake through fork holes, resulting in a decadent, ultra-moist cake.

Can I use pineapple juice instead of water in a cake mix? ›

This works well for most cookie, cake, and bread recipes. Simply replace either the water or milk with pineapple juice in equal proportions. Note that if a recipe calls for multiple liquids, like milk and oil, you should only substitute the juice for one of the liquids.

Why is my pineapple upside down cake soggy? ›

My #1 Tip for the Topping: Blot the wet pineapples and maraschino cherries before using. The more liquid in the fruit, the more liquid that won't “set.” Excess liquid creates an unpleasantly wet cake.

How do you make a cake less soggy? ›

Adjusting the cooking time and temperature

If your cake has a soggy middle, the first thing to try is bringing the temperature down a little and baking for slightly longer.

How do you stop a cake having a soggy on the bottom? ›

Blind-bake your base before adding a filling to help to firm the base and avoid liquid being absorbed into it. Prick the base with a fork to help steam escape, cover with foil or parchment, and weigh it down with ceramic baking beans, uncooked rice or white sugar. Then bake at 220°C (425°F) for 15 minutes.

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