CARAMELIZED PEACH UP-SIDE
DOWN CAKE
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3 whole peaches
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cut into 2-inch wedges
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1 1/2 cup sugar in all
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1/4 cup butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 egg
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2/3 cup milk
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1 1/3 cup flour
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2 teaspoon baking powder
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Salt
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Butter a cast iron skillet.
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Coat each wedge of peach with a 1/2 cup of the sugar.
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In a sauté pan, heat the olive oil. Add the peaches and cook for
2-3 minutes or until the peaches caramelize. Remove from the pan
and place in the greased cast iron skillet.
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With an electric mixer, cream the remaining 1 cup of sugar and butter together.
Add the vanilla, egg and milk.
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Add the flour, baking powder and salt.
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Pour the batter over the peaches.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes.
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Invert the cake onto a platter.
Yields: 12 servings