Description
Browned Butter Peach Upside Down Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly combines the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter with juicy, caramelized peaches. This visually stunning cake features a golden crust and a luscious topping, making it an ideal centerpiece for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners. Each bite promises buttery goodness and a sweet peachy burst that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing)
- 4 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until golden brown and fragrant (about 5 minutes). Let it cool slightly.
- Arrange sliced peaches evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan and sprinkle with brown sugar.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix cooled browned butter with granulated sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter over the peach mixture and bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg