Peach Upside Down Cake

This moist and delicious peach upside-down cake is the perfect way to enjoy fresh or frozen peaches!

The cake base is super simple to make with pantry ingredients. It comes out extra moist with a decadent topping of brown sugar peaches.

Everyone loves this cake and I love how easy it is to make.

A Delicious Any-Time Dessert

This peach cake is really easy to make, perfect as a weeknight dessert!The cake base is made with simple ingredients and it’s both moist and delicious. This cake can be served warm or at room temperature and is perfect with a scoop of ice cream or some whipped cream. This cake is so pretty. It looks elegant and fancy, no one will ever guess how simple it is to bake!

Ingredients for Peach Upside-Down Cake

Peaches – Fresh, frozen, or even canned peaches can be used for this recipe. Drain canned or frozen peaches well, for best results.

Dairy – Butter, eggs, and buttermilk make the batter rich and creamy, moist and decadent. Try serving it with some whipped cream on top, or serve it with a scoop of vanilla or cookie dough no-churn ice cream.

Variations – Peach upside-down cake can be made using different types of fruit. Try using pears or apples. Prefer pineapple cake? Try this easy pineapple upside down cake.

How to Make Peach Upside-Down Cake

No frosting is necessary for this easy cake, just prep, cool, and serve.

PRO TIP: To peel peaches cut a small “X” in the bottom and drop them into boiling water for about 20 seconds. Immediately place them in a bowl of ice water so they stop cooking.

The skins will peel right off! (This works with tomatoes too).

Arrange peaches in a cake pan with melted butter & brown sugar, per the recipe below.Mix up the batter & spread it over the peaches.Bake in a preheated oven until a toothpick comes out clean.Allow to cool slightly and then flip the cake over onto a plate.

Did your family love this Peach Upside-Down Cake? Leave us a rating and a comment below!

This peach cake tastes best served fresh and eaten the same day. But it can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Tightly cover or wrap it to keep the flavors fresh.

Peach upside-down cake can be made ahead. To make ahead, allow the cake to cool entirely, then wrap it in a double layer of plastic wrap and aluminum foil, or place it in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Remove the plastic wrap and gently warm the cake in a 300°F oven for 10-15 minutes if desired.

Peach cake can be frozen, but the fruit may brown a bit when it has defrosted. Simply cover it up with fresh peaches or a layer of whipped cream, and enjoy!