Skip The Pineapple And Make Upside-Down Cake With This Canned Fruit Instead

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Upside-down cake is one of those simple recipes that can be successfully tackled by most novice bakers. Yet no matter how many times you make this crowd-pleasing dessert, it never stops feeling magical. After a few simple steps and some patient baking, you invert the cake in the pan, and suddenly this beautiful, glossy, symmetrical cake appears. Arguably, the best-known fruit for this dish is pineapple, thanks to its elegant rings and unmistakable tropical flavor. Next time you find yourself craving upside-down cake, though, try it with canned peaches instead.

You can find recipes for peach upside-down cake that use fresh peaches, but canned peaches have one key advantage. Getting fresh fruit can depend on the time of year, which is why forward-planners should read up on the best time to buy fresh peaches. There's good reason, though, why peaches are among the best canned fruits to buy at the grocery store. Using the canned variety will produce an absolutely delicious upside-down cake, with the added benefit that you can enjoy it all year round. Additionally, canned peaches come pre-peeled, so they will save you some time. While peaches canned in their own juice are best, peaches in light syrup will also work, as long as you drain them thoroughly.

If you've only ever made the pineapple version, rest assured that the peach-swapped method is very similar. For proof, watch this Facebook reel from "Grandbaby Cakes by Jocelyn Delk"; Delk briefly demonstrates her method for making a peach upside-down cake. You may want to refresh yourself on our pineapple upside-down pound cake recipe and adapt it accordingly, or simply find a peach-centric recipe that looks good to you. Once you've discovered just how versatile upside-down cake can be with fruits other than the standard option, there's no reason to stop with peach. You could also include frozen berries or pears, as you should be able to find canned pears as easily as canned peaches. For more ideas, consult our tips for more non-pineapple fruits to bake into an upside-down cake. 

As shown in Delk's video, this cake is complemented by the deep, spicy richness of cinnamon, while some recipes will amp up the sweetness with vanilla. Others will boost the complexity of the flavor profile with some pumpkin spice, and add a boozy finish with a splash of bourbon whiskey. All of these will only enhance the peaches, the star of the show. You can enjoy your peach upside-down cake hot or cold, though it may not last long enough to cool off. Delicious on its own, but no one's going to stop you if you pair it with a scoop or two of ice cream. And if you're still craving more peach desserts after you're done, there's no better excuse to try your hand at our classic peach cobbler recipe.