Best 10 Southern Peach Upside Down Cake Recipes

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There are few desserts more delectable than a perfectly prepared Southern peach upside down cake. This classic dish features a tender, buttery cake topped with a layer of caramelized peaches and a sprinkling of pecan halves. The cake itself is moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. The caramelized peaches add a burst of flavor and a slightly tangy note. The pecan halves provide a crunchy texture and a nutty flavor that complements the peaches and cake perfectly. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or simply enjoying it as a weekend treat, a Southern peach upside down cake is sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

UPSIDE-DOWN PEACH CAKE



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Folks have been flipping over this peach upside-down cake for generations. This dessert is very popular with my family and guests. -Terri Kirschner, Carlisle, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup butter, softened, divided
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups sliced peeled fresh peaches
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • Melt 1/4 cup butter; pour into an ungreased 9-in. round baking pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Arrange peach slices in single layer over sugar. , In a large bowl, cream sugar and remaining butter until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Spoon over peaches., Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SOUTHERN PEACH UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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A dear friend from the South gave me the idea for this peachy cake. I add bourbon and top each slice with vanilla or cinnamon ice cream. -Trista Jefferson, Batavia, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups sliced peeled fresh or frozen peaches, thawed
2 tablespoons bourbon, optional
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
BATTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. If desired, combine peaches and bourbon; let stand 10 minutes., Meanwhile, place 1/4 cup butter in a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; heat in oven until butter is melted, 5-7 minutes. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Arrange peach slices over brown sugar., For batter, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating after each addition just until combined. Spread batter evenly over peaches., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PEACH UPSIDE DOWN CAKE I



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This cake uses fresh peaches. Serve with whipped cream.

Provided by Judy Wilson

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Peach Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup butter
½ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
5 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and halved
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter or margarine in an 8-inch square pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar and nutmeg. Arrange peach halves, cut side down, in pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Spread batter over peaches.
  • Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned on top, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove cake from oven, and let stand in pan for 5 minutes; invert onto serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 62.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 365.8 mg, Sugar 27 g

PEACH UPSIDE-DOWN SKILLET CAKE WITH BOURBON WHIPPED CREAM



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A lush combination of a Southern upside-down cake and a French tarte tatin, this cake is deeply caramelized on top and light and fluffy beneath. The chef Virginia Willis, who put the recipe together, uses a whole vanilla bean, but if you don't feel like making that investment, a teaspoon of strong pure vanilla extract is fine. She uses a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet, but a heavy nonstick one would work too. The whipped cream is optional, as is the bourbon that brightens it; you can add vanilla, confectioners' sugar or both if you prefer.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 medium peaches (about 1 1/2 pounds/680 grams), unpeeled and cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cup/130 grams cake flour, not self-rising
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
5 ounces/140 grams unsalted butter (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons), at cool room temperature
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped, or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon bourbon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat or parchment paper. (This is in case the cake bubbles over during baking.)
  • In a large bowl, toss the peaches with the lemon juice. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and baking soda.
  • In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, cook 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the sugar melts and turns a deep amber color, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and immediately add 2 tablespoons of the butter, stirring vigorously. The mixture may appear curdled and broken; don't worry, it will smooth out. Arrange the peach wedges in concentric circles over the sugar mixture, overlapping as needed to make them fit.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the remaining sugar, butter and the vanilla bean seeds (or vanilla extract) on medium speed until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Add the sour cream and beat until blended. With the mixer running on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture, beating just until blended and stopping to scrape bowl as needed. Spoon the batter over the peaches in the skillet and spread to cover.
  • Place the skillet on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Make the whipped cream, if desired: In a large bowl, preferably metal, combine cream and bourbon. Refrigerate, along with a metal whisk or mixer attachments, for at least 15 minutes. Once chilled, whip the mixture until it holds soft peaks, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool in the skillet on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge to loosen. If you see liquid around the edges of the skillet, carefully pour off into a measuring cup and set aside. (It's O.K. if you don't have any excess liquid - it all depends on how juicy your fruit is.)
  • Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate and drizzle with any reserved liquid. Let cool about 10 minutes more, to set. Cut into wedges using a serrated knife and serve, topping each slice with whipped cream if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 420, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 106 milligrams, Sugar 33 grams, TransFat 1 gram

PEACH UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Peaches shine in this 1988 recipe. Ripe slices are coated with caramelized sugar, then a batter enhanced with just a bit of nutmeg. It's ready in 30 minutes, perfect for those warm days when turning on the oven feels impossible. It's best the day it's made, and kept unrefrigerated. One note: Your caramel might harden by the time you spread the batter on top of the peaches. Don't worry. It'll melt by the time it comes out of the oven.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 pound/114 grams unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing the pan
3 large, ripe peaches
1 1/4 cup/250 grams sugar
1 cup/128 grams flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 eggs
3/4 cup crème fraîche

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Pit the peaches and cut into slices about 1/2-inch thick. Arrange the slices in a pattern on the bottom of the pie pan.
  • Combine 1/2 cup/100 grams of the sugar with 1/4 cup/60 milliliters of water in a saucepan or skillet. 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.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and nutmeg, and set aside.
  • In another medium bowl, beat together the butter and remaining 3/4 cup/150 grams sugar until light. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time. Stir in the flour mixture. Spread the batter evenly over the peaches and caramel.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until top is golden brown and cake is set. Remove from the oven and set on a cooling rack. Run a knife around the sides, 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. Serve the cake warm or cooled to room temperature, with crème fraîche on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 357, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 76 milligrams, Sugar 39 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PEACH UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 sticks butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 ripe peaches, pitted, sliced into eighths
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
Zest of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place 1 tablespoon of the butter in 8 ramekins, and rub all around the inside. Divide 1/4 cup of the sugar between the ramekins and turn so the insides are coated with sugar. Divide the peaches between the ramekins.
  • In a large bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir to incorporate. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, vanilla, eggs and lemon zest. Melt the remaining stick butter in a small saucepan and cook until brown; pour into the wet ingredients and mix together with a whisk. Add the wet mixture to the dry, and stir with a spatula until combined.
  • Pour the batter over the peaches, filling to just below the top of the ramekins. Set the ramekins on a small baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool for 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Run a paring knife or small offset spatula around the edge of each ramekin, and then invert the cakes onto serving plates.

EASY CAKE MIX PEACH UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Use this simple recipe to make an irresistible peach upside down cake with a white cake mix. An easy and convenient desert option.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Cake

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted , or vegetable oil
1 cup brown sugar , packed
1 (28-ounce) can peach slices
Optional: maraschino cherries , halved
2 large eggs
1 box yellow cake mix, 2-layer size, or white cake
Garnish: Whipped cream

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Pour the melted butter or oil into a 9x13x2-inch baking pan or divide the butter between two (8-inch) round cake pans.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar evenly in the pan(s).
  • Drain the peaches, reserving the syrup.
  • Arrange the sliced peaches and some maraschino cherry halves, if using, over the brown sugar.
  • Add enough water to the reserved peach syrup to make 1 1/3 cups of liquid. Add this liquid to a medium bowl, along with the eggs and the cake mix.
  • Beat as directed on the cake mix package. Pour the batter over the fruit.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan. Let stand in the pan for 5 minutes and then turn upside down onto a cake dish or large platter. Serve warm with whipped cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 kcal, Carbohydrate 88 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 507 mg, Sugar 61 g, Fat 15 g, ServingSize 6 to 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

PEACH UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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This recipe was passed on to me by a friend who's very much into PEACHES anything, as long as it's easy-to-make!!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1/4 lb margarine
4 eggs
2 (15 1/4 ounce) cans peaches in heavy syrup, juice reserved
1 (2 ounce) bag pecans
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 (6 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, undrained
1/4 cup brown sugar (again)

Steps:

  • Mix cake batter according to directions on box, but substitute reserved peach juice/syrup for water.
  • Add margarine, then eggs.
  • Sprinkle some cinnamon & a little brown sugar [as much as desired!], then blend until it is thick. Set aside.
  • In bottom of a 13"x9" non-stick cake pan, place peach halves, cut side down & with a cherry in the middle of each, lining bottom of pan with peaches.
  • Sprinkle a little brown sugar over peaches.
  • Put a whole pecan in each of the spaces where peach halves come together, & place more all around the pan.
  • Drizzle A LITTLE BIT of the cherry liquid over the peaches.
  • Pour cake batter over peaches, covering all of them.
  • Bake cake according to directions on box, but increasing baking time A LITTLE BIT.
  • When done, remove from oven & cool slightly before inverting cake onto a serving plate.
  • Great served warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.5, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 53.5, Sodium 302.2, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 32.6, Protein 3.6

PEACH UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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A twist on the upside-down cake tradition! The first cake I ever made and entered at the fair, years ago as a 4Her! Of course I got a blue ribbon! Still making it today 40 years later only simplified these days.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 (29 ounce) can sliced peach halves in syrup
maraschino cherry, halves if desired
2 eggs
whipped cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Melt butter in a 13x9 pan.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar, evenly.
  • Drain peaches and reserve syrup.
  • Arrange slices in the sugar.
  • If desired arrange cherries round side down in the sugar.
  • Add enough water to syrup to make 1 1/3 cup liquid.
  • Add this and the eggs to the cake mix and mix as directed.
  • Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes until toothpick comes clean.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Turn upside-down on a large platter or cookie sheet with sides.
  • Remove pan and serve warm topped with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.5, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 56.5, Sodium 364.3, Carbohydrate 65.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 49.4, Protein 3.4

PEACH UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Southern peaches are something special. The trouble is, you pretty much have to live in the South to understand what the fuss is about, because peaches bought elsewhere are most often picked green and hard before shipping. When ag-entrepreneur Stephen Rose moved to Nashville in the summer of 2010, he made a disheartening discovery: No one was selling fresh, flavorful peaches like the kind he'd grown up with in Peach County, Georgia. He had an idea. He and his wife bought a 1964 Jeep truck and started selling big, beautiful, juicy Georgia peaches out of their cab in Nashville. Within five weeks, the city had consumed over ten tons of their brown-bagged peaches. Now the Peach Truck Tour travels through Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania! Pineapple upside-down cake is a Southern classic and is most often made with canned pineapple. This version uses fresh peaches and is a vast improvement, in my opinion. You can use all-purpose flour instead of the cake flour, but the results will be a bit heavier and slightly dense.

Provided by Virginia Willis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 medium peaches (about 1 1/2 pounds), unpeeled and cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cup cake flour, not self-rising
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup granulated sugar
10 tablespoons (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon bourbon

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. (This step helps with cleanup.)
  • Toss the peaches with the lemon juice in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Cook 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar over medium heat in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, for 10 minutes, or until the sugar melts and turns a deep amber color. Remove from the heat. Immediately add 2 tablespoons of the butter and stir vigorously. Arrange the peach wedges in concentric circles over the sugar mixture, overlapping them as needed.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup butter, and vanilla bean seeds on medium speed until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Add the sour cream and beat until blended. With the mixer running on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture, beating just until blended and stopping to scrape the bowl as needed. Spoon the batter over the peaches in the skillet and spread to cover. Place the skillet on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until golden brown and a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in the skillet on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge to loosen.
  • Carefully pour out any excess liquid from the skillet into a measuring cup and set aside. (It's okay if you don't have any excess liquid-it all depends on how juicy your fruit is.) Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate and drizzle with any reserved liquid. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • For the bourbon cream: Combine the cream and bourbon in a large bowl. Refrigerate, along with a whisk, for at least 15 minutes. Once chilled, beat the cream with the chilled whisk until it holds soft peaks, 3 to 5 minutes. Makes about 1 cup.
  • To serve, cut into wedges using a serrated knife. Top with bourbon cream and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe peaches for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a 9-inch round baking dish.
  • Be sure to grease and flour the pan before adding the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter, or the cake will be tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  • Serve the cake warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Southern Peach Upside-Down Cake is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist, tender crumb and sweet, caramelized peaches, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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