Slow Cooker Peach Upside Down Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 8 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
• 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
• 1 can (15 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

2-3 hours on low setting in a slow cooker

Difficulty Level:

2 out of 5

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Grease a 6-quart slow cooker.
2. In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Spread the butter-sugar mixture evenly over the bottom of the slow cooker.
4. Arrange the peach slices over the butter-sugar mixture.
5. In a separate bowl, prepare the cake mix according to package directions.
6. Pour the cake batter evenly over the peaches.
7. Spread the crushed pineapple over the cake batter.
8. Sprinkle with walnuts or pecans, if desired.
9. Cook on low for 2-3 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of cake):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 350mg
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Sugar: 30g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and fruity with a moist and tender cake layer.
• Perfect for a warm and comforting dessert on a chilly day.
• Can be served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

User Comments:

• "This cake is absolutely delicious! The peaches are perfectly caramelized and the cake is moist and flavorful."
• "I love the convenience of being able to make this cake in my slow cooker. It's so easy and the results are always amazing."
• "This is my new favorite peach dessert recipe. It's so versatile and can be made with any type of fruit you like."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have a slow cooker, you can bake this cake in a 9x13 inch baking dish at 350°F for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• To make this cake gluten-free, use a gluten-free cake mix.
• To make this cake vegan, substitute dairy-free butter and milk in the cake mix.