PEACH & PECAN UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

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Variation on a pineapple upside down cake. The cake is from scratch and worth the effort because the cream cheese in it makes it a soft dense cake just as yummy as the top of the cake. Time will vary based on size pan you use (how shallow) and your oven. Bakes 45-50 minutes. In a convection oven, this cake took me 48 minutes....

Provided by Sanity Chek

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 fresh peaches, peeled/sliced 1/4 in" thick
1/4 c chopped pecans
5 Tbsp melted butter
3/4 c loosely packed brown sugar
1 c granulated sugar
1 stick butter, room temperature
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/3 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
2/3 c milk
1 pinch nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease only the sides of either a 9" cake pan or your pan of choice with some butter. I used a 7x11" ceramic pan. Just remember, you should have a plate or serving dish bigger than the pan you are baking in that you will use when you turn the cake upside down at the end.
  • 2. Sprinkle the brown sugar in the bottom of your pan. Drizzle with your melted butter. Get a fork and mash the brown sugar around so all of it has some butter and so that it is even across the bottom of the pan. If there's any hard lumps in your sugar, you should break them up here. Some folks like to melt these two together in another pan until it looks like caramel...but if your goal is to use the fewest amount of pans necessary, the method for this recipe works perfectly and saves time.
  • 3. Line up your sliced peaches on top of the brown sugar in a pattern you like. In between the peaches and anywhere there is a spot open, fill with chopped pecan pieces. Just make sure the pecan pieces are sitting on top of the brown sugar, not the peaches, so they will get caramelized when baking. Set aside.
  • 4. Using a food processor or a mixer, mix together the granulated sugar and the butter for a couple minutes. Then add the cream cheese, mix for another minute.
  • 5. Add in the eggs, milk, vanilla. Mix together until combined. Add all the rest of the dry ingredients a little at a time...mixing until it looks like a nice creamy batter, not lumpy. About a minute or two on medium or low speed.
  • 6. Pour over the peaches and bake in oven for 45-50 minutes. Check the cake at 45 minutes regardless. Stick a toothpick in just the cake, avoiding going as deep as the brown sugar topping, and if it comes out clean you're good to go. The top of your cake (which is really the bottom) should be dark golden brown and maybe even have some juices bubbling on the sides or seeping through the middle of the cake. That's all fine.
  • 7. Let cool 10 minutes just so you don't burn yourself when trying to tip the pan upside down. Take a knife to the sides of the pan and make sure the edges of the cake are not stuck to the sides. Tip the cake and tap the bottom before lifting. The cake will come out easily. If any pieces are stuck to the pan, just put them in the place on the cake where they belong. Not a problem! Serve warm or cooled, whichever way you prefer. Enjoy!

Divinefavour Fubara
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This cake is delicious! The peaches and pecans add a nice flavor and texture.


Darin Betsoi
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Overall, this is a good recipe for a peach upside-down cake. It's easy to make and the cake turns out moist and flavorful.


sabuddin uddin
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I had some trouble getting the cake to come out of the pan in one piece. I think I'll try greasing the pan more next time.


Kayden Reign
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar by half.


Kingsley Seyram
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I've never made an upside-down cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow. The cake turned out perfectly and was a big hit with my family.


ChangmGr official
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover peaches. It's also a delicious and easy dessert to make.


Luigi Time
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Mason Whittington
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This cake is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the peaches add a pop of color.


Ridoy Rana
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I'm not a big fan of fruit cakes, but this one is an exception. The peaches and pecans add a nice flavor and texture.


fahad 502
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This cake is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Sushil Chaudhary
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Anna Aneel
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This is the best peach upside-down cake I've ever had. The cake is so moist and the peaches are perfectly caramelized.


Mr fani
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the peaches and pecans added a nice crunch.


Mike Draxler
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This cake is a great way to use up ripe peaches. The flavor combination of the peaches, pecans, and spices is perfect.


Fahima chowdhury
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Saqib Yousafzai
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This peach pecan upside-down cake was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was. The caramelized peaches and pecans on top were the perfect finishing touch.