Print

Perfect Brown Butter Peach Upside-Down Skillet Cake Recipe with Caramel Glaze

brown butter peach upside-down skillet cake - featured image
Print Recipe

A rustic yet refined upside-down skillet cake featuring caramelized peaches and nutty brown butter, finished with a luscious caramel glaze. Perfect for late summer desserts or sweet afternoon treats.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 medium fresh peaches, sliced
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g), divided
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (120 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In your skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir gently as it foams, then turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the peach topping: Sprinkle 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar evenly over the bottom of the skillet with the browned butter. Arrange peach slices in a single layer atop the sugar-butter mixture, slightly overlapping if needed.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar.
  4. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the large egg with whole milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Make the batter: Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry, whisking gently just until combined. Add the browned butter slowly, stirring to incorporate evenly.
  6. Pour batter over peaches: Carefully spread the batter over the arranged peaches in the skillet, smoothing the top gently with a spatula.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The edges should pull slightly away from the skillet.
  8. Prepare the caramel glaze: While baking, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  9. Cool and flip: Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the skillet, then run a knife around the edges and carefully invert it onto a serving plate so the caramelized peaches are on top.
  10. Drizzle the caramel generously over the warm cake before serving.

Notes

Keep heat medium-low when browning butter to avoid burning. Slice peaches about 1/4 inch thick for best texture. Do not overmix batter to keep cake tender. Flip cake while warm for best caramel presentation. If caramel thickens too much, warm gently to restore pourability.

Nutrition

Keywords: brown butter, peach cake, upside-down cake, skillet cake, caramel glaze, summer dessert, easy dessert, cast iron skillet

Find it online: https://blixfood.com/perfect-brown-butter-peach-upside-down-skillet-cake-recipe-with-caramel-glaze/