Upside-down peach sponge

Vegetarian
Upside-down peach sponge
85 min.
15
289kcal

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Imagine a delightful dessert that brings the warmth of summer right to your table, even in the colder months. Our Upside-Down Peach Sponge is not just a treat for your taste buds; it's a feast for the eyes as well. This vegetarian-friendly dessert is perfect for gatherings, be it a cozy family dinner or a festive celebration with friends. With beautifully arranged peach halves and vibrant raspberries nestled in a buttery sponge, it promises to impress your guests while also satisfying their sweet cravings.

In just 85 minutes, you can create a stunning centerpiece for your meal that serves a generous 15 portions! With rich flavors from the golden caster sugar and the comforting texture of natural yogurt, this cake strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. The luscious peaches and berries add a juicy burst that pairs exquisitely with the soft, fluffy sponge. Serve it warm, perhaps with a scoop of creamy ice cream, and watch as everyone falls in love with each delectable bite.

This recipe is not only easy to follow, but it also allows for a bit of creativity—feel free to mix in your favorite fruits or even add a touch of spice for a unique twist. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to delight in this indulgent upside-down peach sponge, a simple yet elegant dessert that’s bound to become a standout at any table.

Ingredients

  • 250 butter softened for greasing
  • 280 self raising flour 
  • 250 brown sugar 
  • 0.5 tsp double-acting baking powder 
  •  eggs 
  • 150 ml yogurt 
  • tsp vanilla paste 
  • tbsp sugar mixed with 1 tbsp flour
  • small raspberries 
  •  peaches drained canned

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • skewers

Directions

  1. First make the topping.
  2. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas
  3. Grease a 20 x 30cm baking or roasting tin and line with baking parchment.
  4. Sprinkle with the sugar-flour mix. Push a raspberry or cherry into the cavity of each peach half, then place the peaches, cut-side down, in the tin.
  5. To make the sponge batter, beat the butter, flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, yogurt and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric whisk until lump-free. Spoon the mix into the tin, over and around the peaches, then bake for 50 mins-1 hr until golden and risen and a skewer poked in comes out clean.
  6. Cool briefly, then carefully run a cutlery knife around the edges to release any stuck bits. Turn the cake out onto a board and cut into squares. Delicious eaten warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories289kcal
Protein6.03%
Fat47.1%
Carbs46.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.29
Glycemic Load
10.72
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.241304402766%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.44mg
Catechin
0.99mg
Epigallocatechin
0.21mg
Epicatechin
0.47mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:289.36kcal
14.47%
Fat:15.34g
23.6%
Saturated Fat:9.2g
57.5%
Carbohydrates:34.34g
11.45%
Net Carbohydrates:33.58g
12.21%
Sugar:20.24g
22.49%
Cholesterol:80.83mg
26.94%
Sodium:152.5mg
6.63%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.42g
8.84%
Selenium:12.04µg
17.2%
Vitamin A:555.73IU
11.11%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.77%
Phosphorus:63.64mg
6.36%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.4%
Calcium:49.59mg
4.96%
Vitamin E:0.74mg
4.92%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.73%
Folate:14.29µg
3.57%
Copper:0.07mg
3.35%
Iron:0.59mg
3.26%
Fiber:0.76g
3.03%
Zinc:0.44mg
2.92%
Potassium:101.74mg
2.91%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.85%
Magnesium:10.82mg
2.71%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.13%
Vitamin B3:0.39mg
1.95%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.89%
Vitamin K:1.89µg
1.8%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.63%
Vitamin C:0.91mg
1.1%