Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and divided
2 large eggs
½ cup packed brown sugar
4 nectarines, sliced into 1½-inch wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, combine buttermilk, 4 Tbsp melted butter, and eggs. Stir into dry ingredients until just moistened.
- Prepare pan: In a 9-inch cake pan or cast iron skillet, pour remaining 4 Tbsp melted butter and swirl to coat. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over bottom.
- Arrange fruit: Layer nectarine slices evenly over the sugar-butter base.
- Add batter: Spoon cake batter over nectarines and smooth top.
- Bake: Bake ~45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Invert: Cool 5–10 minutes, run a knife around edges, and invert onto a serving plate.
- Serve: Enjoy warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Peaches or other stone fruits can replace nectarines.
- Cast iron or well-greased pans are best; avoid springform pans as they may leak.
- Add cinnamon or vanilla extract for warm flavor accents.
- Flip the cake while still warm (5–10 minutes after baking) to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
