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Honey Glazed Nectarine Upside Down Cake

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A quick and easy homemade dessert featuring caramelized nectarines with a sticky honey glaze atop a moist, flavorful cake. Perfect for summer gatherings and simple enough for weeknight baking.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe nectarines, sliced
  • 1/4 cup (85g) honey
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a 9-inch cake pan, combine honey, melted butter, and brown sugar. Stir gently to mix.
  2. Arrange nectarine slices in a single layer over the honey mixture, slightly overlapping if needed. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes with electric mixer).
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined.
  7. Pour batter evenly over nectarines in the cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and edges pull away slightly.
  9. Let cake cool in pan on wire rack for about 15 minutes. Run a knife around edges to loosen.
  10. Place a serving plate over the pan and carefully invert the cake. Gently lift off the pan to reveal honey glazed nectarines on top.
  11. If nectarines aren’t sticky enough, brush a little extra honey over the fruit while cake is still warm.
  12. Let cake cool to room temperature before slicing for cleaner cuts.

Notes

Use ripe but firm nectarines for best caramelization. Do not overmix the batter to avoid toughness. Let the cake cool 15 minutes before flipping to prevent sticking. Fresh nectarines in season yield best results; frozen nectarines can be used if drained well. For stronger honey flavor, drizzle extra honey after baking.

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Keywords: honey glazed, nectarine, upside down cake, easy dessert, summer cake, homemade dessert, caramelized fruit

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