Sourdough Peach Upside-Down Cake Recipe
peach season is only lasting a little longer, enjoy them while you can!
Let's spice up our baking game with a dash of summer sweetness and a whole lotta soul. Who needs a fancy bakery when you've got a kitchen full of love and a sourdough starter waiting to work its magic?
Today, we're making waves in the kitchen with a recipe that screams sunshine and good vibes - the Sourdough Peach Upside-Down Cake. Think fluffy sourdough meets juicy peaches in a mouthwatering dance that tastes like pure summer bliss. It's not just a cake; it's a vibe, a mood, a sweet symphony of flavors that'll have you craving more.
Ingredients:
For the Cake Batter:
- 8 tbsp softened butter
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- Zest of half a lemon
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sourdough starter
- 1 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup milk
For Assembly:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 2-3 peaches, sliced
Instructions:
1. Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Cake Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and coconut sugar until smooth.
- Add yogurt, lemon zest, and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the sourdough starter.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Mix Milk Mixture:
- In a separate bowl, combine milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Add 1/3 of the dry mixture to the butter mixture and mix until incorporated.
- Add half of the milk mixture and mix until combined.
- Repeat the process, alternating between dry and milk mixtures, and finish with the dry mixture. Mix until well combined.
6. Assembly:
- In a small saucepan, combine white sugar and water. Heat over medium heat until it turns into caramel by swirling the pan.
- Arrange the sliced peaches on the bottom of the prepared cake pan.
- Pour the caramel over the peaches.
- Spoon the cake batter over the caramel and peaches, spreading it evenly.
7. Baking:
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and springs back when touched.
8. Cooling and Serving:
- Once baked, run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Invert the cake onto a serving plate.
Serve the Sourdough Peach Upside-Down Cake warm or at room temperature, enjoying the delicious flavors of caramelized peaches and moist cake with a hint of sourdough flavor.
