Description
A rustic and buttery cast-iron cake featuring caramelized fresh peaches and a tender buttermilk sponge.
Ingredients
4-5 Large Fresh Peaches, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (for skillet)
3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/4 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened (for batter)
1 cup Granulated Sugar
2 Large Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup Buttermilk
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and melt 1/2 cup butter in a 9-inch cast iron skillet.
Step 2: Whisk light brown sugar into the melted butter and spread evenly.
Step 3: Arrange sliced peaches in a decorative circular pattern over the sugar base.
Step 4: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5: Cream the remaining softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
Step 6: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 7: Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
Step 8: Spread the batter gently over the peaches in the skillet.
Step 9: Bake for 40-50 minutes until a tester comes out clean.
Step 10: Cool for 10 minutes, then invert the skillet onto a large plate.
Notes
Freestone peaches are best for easy slicing. If using frozen peaches, thaw and dry them completely before arranging in the skillet.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
