Peach Upside Down Cake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup peach puree
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 ripe peaches, sliced

Directions

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, melt brown sugar and margarine for the topping on medium low until sugar is completely dissolved.

2. 2

   In a 9-inch oiled cake pan, pour the topping mixture in the bottom of the pan.

3. 3

   Arrange the sliced peaches over the topping mixture, making sure the entire bottom of the pan is covered.

4. 4

   Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix the lemon juice, oil, water, peach puree, and vanilla.

6. 6

   Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and quickly stir together until just combined (note: the batter will be thick); pour batter over the arranged peaches evenly.

7. 7

   Bake at 325 in a preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until top feels slightly firm.

8. 8

   Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes and use a knife to loosen the edges; hold a plate firmly over the pan and flip over.