# Ingredient List:
→ Peach Topping
01 - 3 to 4 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
02 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter
03 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar
→ Cake Batter
04 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
08 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1/2 cup whole milk
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan to ensure easy release.
02 - Melt the unsalted butter in the prepared cake pan in the oven. Remove from heat and sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the melted butter, swirling to coat the base. Arrange the peach slices over the brown sugar in an attractive, even pattern.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
04 - In a large bowl, beat room-temperature unsalted butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer or whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy.
05 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until blended.
06 - Add the dry ingredients and whole milk to the butter mixture alternately, starting and ending with the dry mixture. Mix gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
07 - Pour the batter evenly over the arranged peaches and smooth the top with a spatula.
08 - Transfer to the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
09 - Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen, then invert carefully onto a serving plate. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
