Welcome to Love With Recipes, where we bring you delightful and unique recipes to make every meal a special occasion! Today, weโre diving into a scrumptious dessert that is both easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without being overly indulgent. Presenting our “Upside Down Peach Corn Cake,” a delightful twist on a classic that will surely impress your friends and family. This recipe was inspired by a mango cake from an old issue of Food and Wine Magazine, but with a peachy spin that makes it truly unforgettable. Letโs get baking! ๐โจ
Upside Down Peach Corn Cake ๐ฐ๐
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Description:
This Upside Down Peach Corn Cake is a delectable dessert that balances sweetness perfectly, making it not too sweet but just right. The combination of peaches and cornmeal creates a unique texture and flavor thatโs simply irresistible. Itโs easy to prepare, inexpensive, and perfect for any occasion.
Recipe Category:
Dessert
Keywords:
Fruit, < 30 Mins, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
Topping:
- 1 tablespoon light margarine
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 8 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1-2 peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
Cake:
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons light margarine, melted
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 168.1
- Fat Content: 1.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 27.4mg
- Sodium Content: 110mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 37.4g
- Fiber Content: 1.2g
- Sugar Content: 24.8g
- Protein Content: 3.1g
Servings:
8 servings
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Topping:
In a 9-inch cast iron skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of light margarine and 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once melted, add 8 tablespoons of light brown sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes smooth and bubbly. Remove the skillet from heat.
2. Arrange the Peaches:
Place the peach slices in a circular pattern around the skillet, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the buttery sugar mixture. This will form the beautiful caramelized top when the cake is inverted. ๐โจ
3. Mix the Cake Batter:
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup cornmeal, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 cup light brown sugar. Mix these dry ingredients until well combined.
4. Add the Wet Ingredients:
To the dry mixture, add 1 egg, 2 tablespoons melted light margarine, 3/4 cup buttermilk, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
5. Assemble the Cake:
Carefully dollop spoonfuls of the cake batter over the peaches in the skillet, spreading it gently to cover the peaches without disturbing them too much. The batter should cover the peaches completely.
6. Bake:
Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and Invert:
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the cake cool for about 10 minutes. This cooling period helps the caramelized topping set slightly, making it easier to invert.
8. Invert the Cake:
Carefully place a serving plate over the skillet and invert the skillet and plate together, so the cake comes out upside down with the peaches on top. If any peach slices stick to the skillet, gently remove them with a spatula and place them back on the cake. ๐ฐ๐
9. Serve Warm:
Serve the Upside Down Peach Corn Cake warm to enjoy its full flavor and texture. This cake pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy every bite of this delightful dessert! ๐จ๐
This Upside Down Peach Corn Cake is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. Itโs not only quick and easy to make but also brings a touch of elegance to your table with its stunning presentation and mouthwatering flavors. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and letโs create this delicious masterpiece together. Happy baking! ๐ฅณ๐ฉโ๐ณ๐
