Peach Amaretto Upside-Down Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (2 sticks / 226g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon peach extract
• 8 fresh peaches (about 3 cups / 540g), peeled and sliced
• 1 box (15.25 ounces / 432g) yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
• 2 large eggs

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 out of 5 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and peach extract. Pour evenly into the prepared baking dish.
4. Arrange the peach slices in a single layer over the butter mixture.
5. In a medium bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined.
6. Pour the cake batter over the peaches.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool for 15 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 420 per slice
• Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Cholesterol: 75mg
• Sodium: 290mg
• Carbohydrates: 55g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 35g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and fluffy cake
• Sweet and juicy peaches
• Buttery and caramelized crust
• Perfect for a summer dessert or brunch

User Comments:

• "This cake is so delicious and easy to make! The peaches are perfectly cooked and the cake is so moist and fluffy."
• "I love the combination of peaches and amaretto in this cake. It's a unique and flavorful dessert."
• "This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about it."
• "I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make it again."
• "This cake is a perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, but still satisfying."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure the peaches are ripe but not too soft.
• If the cake batter is too thick, you can add a splash of milk to thin it out.
• If the cake begins to brown too much during baking, cover it with aluminum foil.
• Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes before inverting it to prevent the peaches from breaking.