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Moist Honey Nectarine Upside-Down Cake

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A moist and tender upside-down cake featuring caramelized nectarines glazed with honey, offering a sweet, floral flavor and a summery brightness perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe nectarines, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp honey (preferably raw or wildflower)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for glaze)
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened (for batter)
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour/gluten-free blend for GF)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, room temperature (or almond/oat milk)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9-inch round cake pan generously.
  2. Slice nectarines into thin wedges, removing pits.
  3. In the pan, drizzle 3 tbsp honey and dot with 2 tbsp softened butter.
  4. Arrange nectarine slices in a circular pattern over the honey and butter, overlapping slightly.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  6. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and lemon juice.
  8. Alternately add flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix gently until just combined.
  9. Pour batter evenly over arranged nectarines in the pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  10. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and edges are golden.
  11. Let cake cool in pan for 15 minutes. Run a knife around edges to loosen, then invert onto a serving plate.
  12. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not overmix batter to keep cake tender. If edges brown too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and milk with almond or oat milk. Broil inverted cake 1-2 minutes for extra caramel punch but watch carefully.

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