Best 7 Upside Down Peach Cornbread Cake Recipes

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Looking for a delectable treat that combines the moist texture of cornbread with the sweet and tangy flavors of peaches? Look no further than the upside-down peach cornbread cake, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With its golden-brown crust, tender crumb, and sweet peach topping, this upside-down cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering or special occasion.

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

UPSIDE-DOWN PEACH CORNBREAD CAKE



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Southern cornbread meets sweet peaches to make my Upside-Down Peach Cornbread Cake ????

Provided by Al Brown

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 fresh peaches, pitted and sliced 1/2-inch thick, or 3 cups frozen peaches, thawed
1 cup finely ground yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar along with the cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then cook, stirring, until the sugar is melted and begins to bubble, about 10 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and let it cool slightly.
  • Arrange the peaches in the bottom of the skillet, fanning out in a circular pattern. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or using a hand mixer, beat the remaining 9 tablespoons butter together with the granulated sugar on high speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. On low speed, add half the dry ingredients, half the milk, the remaining dry ingredients, then the remaining milk. Increase the speed to medium and beat just until everything is well mixed, scraping down the bowl once. (Use a spatula to be sure there are no dry ingredients stuck to the bottom of the bowl.) Drop the batter in large dollops over the peaches in the skillet, then use an offset spatula to gently smooth it out, being careful not to disturb the peaches.
  • Bake until the top is golden brown and puffed and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool for 20 minutes. While the cake is still warm, run a butter knife around the outside, then invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

UPSIDE-DOWN CORNBREAD CAKE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal
1 cup heavy cream
2 eggs
1/2 stick butter, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 stick butter
1 (15.5 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
1 (12-ounce) can maraschino cherries, drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup brandy
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, heavy cream, eggs, butter, brown sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • In the cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add sugar and butter and let melt. When melted, remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Be sure to place maraschino cherries evenly throughout. Pour in batter and smooth top with a spatula. Bake 25 minutes, until cornbread is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • To serve: place a platter over skillet and invert cake. It should slide out easily. Slice into wedges and serve warm with whipped cream.

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

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.

PEACH AND CORNMEAL UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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The carefree days of summer are embodied in this relatively effortless, yet elegant, skillet dessert. Aromatic lavender permeates the lightly sweetened cornmeal cake, and plump peaches impart even more fragrance and flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 1/2 ounces (1 stick plus 3 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 medium ripe peaches (about 1 1/4 pounds), skins on, pitted, and cut into 3/4-inch wedges
1 cup coarse yellow cornmeal or polenta
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons chopped fresh lavender, or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried lavender
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat, using a pastry brush to coat sides with butter as it melts. Sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar evenly over bottom of skillet, and cook until sugar starts to bubble and turn golden brown, about 3 minutes. Arrange peaches in a circle at edge of skillet, on top of sugar. Arrange the remaining wedges in the center to fill. Reduce heat to low, and cook until juices are bubbling and peaches begin to soften, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, lavender, and salt in a medium bowl. Beat remaining stick of butter and 3/4 cup sugar with a mixer on high speed, until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to medium. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl. Mix in vanilla and cream. Reduce speed to low, and beat in cornmeal mixture in 2 additions.
  • Drop large spoonfuls of batter over peaches, and spread evenly using an offset spatula. Bake until golden brown and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Transfer skillet to a wire rack, and let stand for 10 minutes. Run a knife or spatula around edge of cake. Quickly invert cake onto a cutting board. Tap bottom of skillet to release peaches, and carefully remove skillet. Reposition peach slices on top of cake. Let cool slightly before serving.

PEAR UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Introduced in the 1930s, when cast-iron skillets were more commonly found in kitchens than baking pans, the upside-down, or skillet, cake has survived eras of modernization to remain a beloved dessert. Today, Martha puts a seasonal twist on this old-fashioned favorite, eschewing the classic pineapple for sweet and juicy Bartlett pears-large, bell-shaped fruits with smooth, yellow-green skin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 1 ten-and-a-half-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
3 ripe pears, such as Bartlett or Anjou, peeled and cored
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Make the topping: Melt butter in the bottom of a 10 1/2-inch cast-iron skillet over low heat. Add brown sugar, stirring until dissolved. Swirl to coat the bottom; remove from heat, and cool. Cut pears into 1/4-inch-thick wedges, and arrange them in a circular pattern over the brown-sugar mixture to cover completely; set aside.
  • Make the batter: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla extract; beat to combine. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating to combine.
  • Alternating with the milk, gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and mix, on low speed, just until the flour is incorporated.
  • In a large bowl, beat reserved egg whites and the cream of tartar with a hand mixer until stiff but not dry. Using a rubber spatula, fold egg whites into the batter. Transfer to skillet. Using an offset spatula, spread the batter evenly, being careful not to disturb the pears.
  • Bake until well browned on top and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Run a knife around inside of pan, and immediately invert the cake onto a serving dish. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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.

Tips:

  • For the perfect upside-down cake, use fresh peaches that are ripe but not too soft.
  • To prevent the peaches from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the pan thoroughly.
  • If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a 9-inch round cake pan. Just be sure to grease and flour the pan well.
  • When making the cornbread batter, be sure to mix the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl before adding them to the wet ingredients.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this will result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool slightly before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

This upside-down peach cornbread cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and juicy peaches, moist cornbread, and buttery cinnamon-sugar topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this upside-down peach cornbread cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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