Simple Caramel Peach Cake – A Must-Try Peach Dessert
This 3-step Caramel Peach Upside Down Cake features juicy peaches, buttery caramel, and a soft vanilla cake—all flipped into a gooey, golden dessert. Easy, impressive, and unforgettable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
Caramel & Fruit:
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½ cup butter
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¾ cup brown sugar
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3–4 ripe peaches, sliced
Cake Batter:
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½ cup butter, softened
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¾ cup sugar
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2 eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1½ cups flour
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1½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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½ cup milk or buttermilk
Instructions
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Melt butter and brown sugar; pour into greased 9-inch pan. Arrange peach slices over caramel.
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Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and milk alternately.
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Spread batter over peaches. Bake at 350°F for 40–45 mins. Cool 10 mins, then invert and serve warm
Notes
Use fresh or canned peaches. Add cinnamon, bourbon, or ginger for flavor variations. Best served warm with ice cream.