Peach Upside-Down Cake

Ingredients

• 0.25 lb unsalted butter (softened, plus more for greasing the pan)
• 3 ripe peaches (large)
• 1.25 cup sugar (divided)
• 1 cup flour
• 0.75 tsp baking powder
• 0.25 tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 3 eggs (large)
• 0.75 cup crème fraîche (for serving)
• 0.25 cup water (for caramel)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch cake or pie pan. Line the bottom of the pan with a round of parchment paper and butter that as well.

2. 2

   Pit the peaches and cut into slices about ½-inch thick. Arrange the slices in a pattern on the bottom of the pie pan.

3. 3

   Combine ½ cup (100 grams) of the sugar with ¼ cup (60 milliliters) of water in a saucepan or skillet.

4. 4

   Cook over medium-high heat until the mixture turns amber, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat immediately and pour this caramel evenly over the peaches in the pie pan.

5. 5

   In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and nutmeg, and set aside.

6. 6

   In another medium bowl, beat together the softened butter and remaining ¾ cup (150 grams) sugar until light and fluffy.

7. 7

   Beat in the eggs 1 at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

8. 8

   Stir in the flour mixture until just combined. Spread the batter evenly over the peaches and caramel.

9. 9

   Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the cake is set.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and set on a cooling rack. Run a knife around the sides to loosen the cake.

11. 11

    Place a platter on top and invert the cake onto the platter. If any of the peach slices stick to the pan, lift them off carefully and replace them on top of the cake.

12. 12

    Serve the cake warm or cooled to room temperature, with crème fraîche on the side.

Notes

The caramel might harden by the time you spread the batter on top of the peaches; don't worry, it will melt during baking. For the caramel, avoid stirring the sugar and water mixture while it cooks to prevent crystallization. The cake is best the day it is made and should be kept unrefrigerated.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cake
• baked
• summer
• fruit
• peach
• vegetarian