Peach Upside-Down Cake is August. Peach Upside-Down Cake is Peaches. Peach Upside-Down Cake is Blueberries. Peach Upside-Down Cake is Summer.
What is this?
You may wonder why there are blueberries in this peach upside-down cake. The answer: I put them there. In the highly unlikely event that you aren’t aware, peaches and blueberries are good friends. I would argue, best friends. Add summer to the mix and well, you pretty much have a miracle on your hands. This miracle came about on a hot summer day, in August to be more precise.
I came into the great fortune of some of the biggest, the juiciest, and the most mouthwatering peaches I have ever tasted. The same day, I came into an equal lot of blueberries. Holy summer!
It is not a coincidence that we have put these best friends together, in the same recipe before. A couple of times. Take a look at some of our blueberry and peach dishes that we’ve featured in the past.
We’ll be putting together a few more peach recipes and a few more blueberry recipes, before the last song of summer has been sung. If a few berries end up with the peaches (or vice versa,) do not be surprised. It’s my summer. This is my fruit. I’ll eat them any way I please. Hope you enjoy! -Dan
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Peach Upside-Down Cake
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter softened, divided
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 cups sliced peeled fresh peaches
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1-¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup fresh blueberries optional
Instructions
- Melt ¼ cup butter; pour into an ungreased 9-in. round baking pan.
- Sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Arrange peach slices in single layer over sugar.
- Sprinkle on a few of the optional blueberries, if desired.
- In a large bowl, cream sugar and remaining butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
- Gently fold in (remaining) optional blueberries, if desired.
- Spoon over peaches.
- Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving pl
Ashley says
This looks amazing! I love peaches. Thanks for sharing with us at the Merry Monday link party. I hope you’ll join us again next week! Sharing your post on Twitter!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks so much, Ashley!
Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says
What a mouthwatering summer dessert…and so easy to make too!
Jane Lehman says
Sadly, in Western NY blueberries are earlier than free stone peaches, so we have a very short time to put both fresh blueberries and fresh peaches in the same recipe, if we want to use local fruit. I think there will still be some blueberries in the market tomorrow, and I know there will be peaches. This cake is in my near future.
Aunt Bee says
This looks absolutely wonderful! What a perfect Summer dessert!
April J Harris says
I absolutely agree, peaches and blueberries are best friends! I love them together and this cake looks just amazing. What a beautiful summer dessert!
Florian @ContentednessCooking says
This looks amazing! Great fruit combination!
Katalina@ Peas and Peonies says
Perfect summer flavor here, and all that syrup from the baked peaches must be amazing on the cake.
Beeta @ Mon Petit Four says
I positively love summer peaches, and that fact that you used them in this gorgeous tatin is perfection! The added blueberries are a wonderful touch – great idea!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Beeta, I truly can’t get enough of either fresh peaches or fresh blueberries. Thank you for not judging me for wanting to use them in EVERYTHING! 🙂
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
One of my favorites this time of year and I love that you added Blueberries!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks, Serena. I can’t get enough of fresh blueberries (or peaches) this time of year.
Nicole Neverman says
This cake is just gorgeous! Loving the combination of peaches and blueberries. So summery!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks, Nicole. I wish summer could last forever!
Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner? says
Wow, what a gorgeous cake! I agree that peaches and blueberries should be best friends!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Ha! Thanks, Cindy!
peter @feedyoursoultoo says
Looks delicious. Love how the fruit permeates the cake.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thank so much, Peter.
Jenny B @ Honey and Birch says
I’m going on a hunt for peaches and blueberries so I can make this too! Looks great!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Jenny, you can’t go wrong with this one!
Patty Haxton Anderson says
This dessert looks amazing. Great job.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks, Patty