CARAMELIZED PEACH UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Categories Cake Fruit Dessert Bake Peach Summer Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
- Melt 2 teaspoons butter, then brush muffin cups with some of it. Chill muffin tin 2 minutes to set butter. Line bottom of each muffin cup with a round of parchment paper, then brush cups and parchment with remaining melted butter and chill 2 minutes more. Divide 1 teaspoon flour among muffin cups and shake to coat, knocking out excess flour.
- Cut an X in bottom of each peach and immerse peaches in a large pot of boiling water until skins loosen, about 15 seconds. Transfer peaches with a slotted spoon to a large bowl of ice and cold water to cool. Peel peaches, then pit and halve lengthwise. Cut peach halves lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, then cut slices crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Melt remaining tablespoon butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, then stir in 3 tablespoons brown sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is melted and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Carefully add a scant 2 cups peaches (caramel will splatter and sugar will seize), reserving remaining 1/3 cup peaches, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until peaches are tender and caramel is syrupy, 6 to 8 minutes. Spoon cooked peaches and caramel evenly into muffin cups.
- Purée reserved peaches in a blender until smooth. Beat together eggs, salt, almond extract, and remaining 6 tablespoons brown sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until mixture is creamy and tripled in volume, 3 to 5 minutes in a stand mixer or 6 to 8 minutes with a handheld. Reduce speed to low, then add puréed peaches and mix until just combined. Sift remaining 6 tablespoons flour evenly over egg mixture and fold in gently but thoroughly until just combined.
- Spoon batter over caramelized peaches and bake until golden brown and a wooden pick or skewer inserted in center of a cake comes out clean, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool in muffin tin on a rack 2 to 3 minutes, then invert a platter over muffin tin and flip cakes onto platter while still warm. Reposition any peaches that have stuck to parchment and serve cakes warm or at room temperature.
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Ashely Cipriani
[email protected]This is the best caramelized peach upside-down cake I've ever had. The peaches were so juicy and the cake was so moist.
Shamim Abbasi
[email protected]I've made this cake twice now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.
Jovayne Simms
[email protected]This cake is delicious! The peaches are perfectly caramelized and the cake is moist and fluffy.
Clay Milk
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great.
packerslord123
[email protected]This cake is a winner! It's moist, flavorful, and the peaches are the perfect addition.
Md shuvo Islam
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always comes out delicious. I've made it for my family and friends and they all love it too.
oasim oasim
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for beginners.
Sushil Lamichhane
[email protected]This is my new favorite cake recipe. It's so moist and flavorful. The peaches add a nice touch of sweetness.
Perveen Asif Perveen asif
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Khloe Dorantes
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the sweet peaches and the fluffy cake.
chotu 420
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The cake was delicious and the peaches were perfectly caramelized.
Precious Magege
[email protected]This caramelized peach upside-down cake was a hit at my dinner party! The peaches were perfectly caramelized and the cake was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.