Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 3 medium peaches, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges (about 300g)
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (12g) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) sour cream
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Pour the melted butter directly into an 8-inch skillet or cake pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the butter, using a spatula to press it into a flat layer.
  2. Nestle the peach slices into the sugar mixture in a concentric circle pattern. Drizzle the vanilla and cinnamon over the fruit.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until no clumps remain.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and egg until light and fluffy. Fold in the sour cream and vanilla extract until the mixture is velvety.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed just until combined.
  6. Carefully spoon the batter over the peaches, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure it reaches the edges of the pan.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 36 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge, place a serving plate upside down over the pan, and flip decisively.