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Peach Upside Down Cake Recipe with Cinnamon
Molly

Peach Upside Down Cake Recipe with Cinnamon

A buttery, spiced dessert featuring caramelized peaches layered under a golden cake dome. The cinnamon adds warmth to the fruit without overpowering its natural sweetness, creating a halal-friendly, rich dessert with a sticky, flavorful syrup.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Seasonal Desserts
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup butter (non-hydrogenated, halal)
  • 1 cup sugar (plus 1/3 cup sugar for peaches)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 4 large cherries (or 1 1/4 cup chocolate chips, optional)
  • 8 large peaches, sliced into wedges
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • Salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk (non-dairy if needed)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with non-hydrogenated margarine.
  2. Slice the peaches into 8 equal wedges and set aside.
  3. In an oven-safe dish, melt the 1/2 cup butter, then add 1 cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon to create a syrup.
  4. Pour the sugar mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  5. Arrange the peach wedges cut-side down in the pan and sprinkle with 1/3 cup sugar.
  6. Bake the peaches for 15 minutes.
  7. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  8. In another bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the melted butter and remaining sugar.
  9. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir in the milk.
  10. Carefully pour the cake batter over the peaches.
  11. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  12. Let the cake cool slightly in the pan before inverting onto a serving plate.
  13. Serve with Greek yogurt or coconut whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 40g

Notes

Use parchment paper in the pan for easy release.
Sieve sugar before adding to avoid clumps.
Peel cherries for clean slices if using.
If you're out of season peaches, canned peaches work well in a pinch.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days, layered with parchment paper. Freeze for up to 2 months by wrapping in aluminum foil.

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