Indulge in the perfect NECTARINE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE recipe. Discover tips to create a moist, flavorful dessert that will impress at any gathering! (154 chars)
Ingredients
Scale
4 ripe nectarines, pitted and sliced
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round 9-inch cake pan.
Prepare the Topping: In a medium saucepan, melt the ½ cup butter over medium heat, stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract until combined, then pour this mixture into the greased cake pan.
Arrange the Nectarines: Lay out the sliced nectarines in a pattern on top of the butter-sugar mixture in the pan.
Make the Cake Batter: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened ½ cup of butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until fluffy, add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each, and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add this mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, alternating with buttermilk until just combined.
Pour the Batter: Carefully pour the cake batter over the nectarines in the pan.
Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Flip: Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert the cake onto a larger plate.
Notes
This Nectarine Upside Down Cake brings back memories of summer afternoons with caramelized nectarines on a moist and fluffy cake.
