CHERRY NECTARINE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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Here in sunny southern California, we have many types of fruit growling in our yard, which makes this spectacular-looking dessert all the more fun.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup pitted sweet cherries
2 cups thinly sliced peeled fresh nectarines
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons almonds, toasted and ground

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter; pour into a 9-in. round baking pan; sprinkle with brown sugar. Place a few cherries in center and arrange remaining cherries around edge of pan. Toss nectarines with lemon juice. Arrange nectarines in a circular pattern over sugar, overlapping slices; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream sugar and remaining butter until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in almonds. Spoon over fruit. , Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pan; invert cake onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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