PEACH UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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Peaches and coconut give this variation from Terri Holmgren of Swanville, Minnesota a refreshing flavor that's especially nice for spring and summer.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (29 ounces) peach halves
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 eggs
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Pour butter into a 9-in. round baking pan; sprinkle with brown sugar. Drain peaches, reserving 6 tablespoons of syrup. Arrange peach halves, cut side down, in a single layer over the sugar. Sprinkle coconut around peaches; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat eggs until thick and lemon-colored; gradually beat in sugar. Add extract and reserved syrup. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. , Pour over peaches. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; invert cake onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.