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Cozy Brown Butter Peach Upside-Down Skillet Cake

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A simple and comforting summer dessert featuring caramelized peaches and nutty brown butter baked in a skillet for a tender, flavorful cake with a crisp edge.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 medium ripe peaches, sliced
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Stir gently as it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat immediately to avoid burning.
  2. Stir in ½ cup packed brown sugar into the browned butter while still warm. Spread evenly across the bottom of the skillet.
  3. Arrange peach slices in a single overlapping layer over the butter and sugar mixture.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  6. In another bowl, beat 2 tablespoons softened butter with granulated sugar until creamy and light. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. Pour batter gently over the arranged peaches in the skillet, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cake cool in skillet for about 10 minutes. Run a knife around edges, then invert onto a large plate or serving platter.
  10. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Watch the brown butter carefully to avoid burning; remove from heat as soon as it turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Let the cake cool slightly before inverting to prevent caramel from sticking. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and milk with almond or oat milk. Frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained well.

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Keywords: brown butter, peach, upside-down cake, skillet cake, summer dessert, easy dessert, caramelized peaches

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