You’ll swoon over this peach upside-down cake served warm from the oven.
And if you add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, you’ll swoon all the way to heaven.
It’s decadently good!
The key to the magic is in the peaches and I used nothing but the best fresh, juicy and ripe peaches from South Carolina’s own Titan Farms – the largest peach grower in South Carolina and the second-largest peach grower in the U.S. I was gifted a box and couldn’t wait to dig in!
Did you know all peaches are native to China and it’s the only place where wild peaches still grow? Now peaches are grown commercially in California, Washington, South Carolina, Georgia, and Missouri.
Another fun fact: South Carolina produces more peaches than Georgia! More than half of them are grown in the Old 96 District – a really fun travel destination!
So, satisfy your sweet peach cravings this summer with a slice of this scrumptious peach upside-down cake.
First, you need to peel and slice your peaches and get a butter and sugar sauce cooking on the stove.
You’ll add the peach slices to the butter sauce and let them cook until they’re soft and tender. It’s tempting to grab a peach slice for a taste… so YOLO!
While the peaches are cooking, prepare the cake batter. It will be spooned over the top of the peaches in that same skillet, but leave a little gap at the edges.
The skillet gets popped into the oven and bakes until the top is light golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let it rest for a few minutes then invert it upside-down on a serving plate.
Slice and serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy!
Peach Upside Down Cake
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Peach Upside Down Cake
Ingredients
Topping
- 1 1/2 lbs just ripe peaches (about 3-4), divided
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup sugar
Cake
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Peel and quarter the peaches. In a skillet over low heat, melt butter and stir in sugar, letting it dissolve. Add peach slices to the butter and sugar mixture and cook over low heat until sugar darkens and peaches are soft - about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl mix together flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
- In mixer, cream butter and sugar. Add ginger and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time. Stir in sour cream. Gradually add flour mixture until just combined. Stir in half of one peach, finely chopped.
- When peaches are soft, remove skillet from heat. Spoon cake batter over the peaches, leaving a slight border on edges. Bake for 30 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate. Serve warm with ice cream.
Nutrition
Ruth I says
This is something I’ll never get tired eating. It has an amazing flavor and taste. My sweet tooth is getting crazy
Louisa says
My mouth was watering up as I looked at each photo. Truly the peach upside-down cake looks so decadent. I’m trying to bake more so will definitely try this new recipe.
Marysa says
This looks like an awesome dessert. I have never made an upside down cake before, but I love fresh peaches in the summer. Perfect for peach-picking season, too!
katrina Kroeplin says
oh yea, now we are talking. i’m hungry just looking at this!
Keikilani says
Peaches are one of my favorite fruits! This looks so delicious and easy!
Brandy says
I have never had a peach upside down cake before, only pineapple. I will have to see about making this for my middle kiddos’ 13th birthday since he LOVES peaches. It looks like a delicious idea that’s for sure!
Tammy says
Peaches and ice cream are a staple here in the south and this recipe looks so good. I must make it for my husband. It looks so good. Thanks for sharing
Fatima Torres says
There’s nothig like a sweet peach recipe. We love a la mode dishes. They’re great for summer desserts
Gervin Khan says
Oh my gosh, this is so delicious and I would love to try this at home. I am sure kids will surely love this cake.
Catalina says
I am drooling over this cake! It’s perfect for summer and so flavorful! Yum!
Toni says
This looks really ahhhmazing! Can’t wait to give it a try!
Lyanna Soria says
Now that is quite interesting and delicious too. This would be a great treat to munch on during break and added with that vanilla ice cream, Yum!
Swathi says
That fresh peach upside down cake looks delicious. I have some peaches in my hand I will give it a try.
Kathy says
That cake looks amazing. Peach is one of my favorite flavors too. I’m sure this tastes really good.
Brianna S says
This looks SO delicious!! I am making this soon, thanks!
Amy Desrosiers says
I do love fresh peach baked goods so much! This cake looks absolutely divine! I need to try making it for my husband!
Jenn says
Wow this upside down cake looks absolutely incredible. I would really love to give this recipe a try!
Romy Schorr says
Oh, now dessert is about to go down! This looks so awesome and delicious! I can’t wait to try it!
Ice Cream N Sticky Fingers says
Yum this cake sounds amazing. I love fresh peaches in the summer time and I have nevre though about making a peach upside down cake. I’ve only had pineapple.
Amber Myers says
Oh heck yes. I love peaches, so this is a perfect dessert for me. I’ll be trying out one day for my family.
Sarah Bailey says
Oh my goodness now this seems like a cake I need to try. I bet it tastes incredible, I have to admit I do love peaches, but I’ve never used them in baking before that I can remember.
Tara Pittman says
Peaches are in season so I need to buy some. This dessert looks so very delicious.
Brianne Tursi Manz says
Now that’s something I haven’t seen before! This looks super delicious, and peaches are one of my favorite summertime fruits! Can’t wait to make this.