Upside-Down Peach Cake: The Coziest Dessert for Fall Gatherings 🍑

There’s something about baking in the fall that feels like an invitation to slow down. The air turns crisp, the days grow shorter, and suddenly, the kitchen becomes the heart of the home. It’s where the windows fog with warmth, where laughter carries from room to room, and where a simple dessert can turn an ordinary evening into something to remember.

This upside-down peach cake is that dessert.

Golden peaches layered with warm spices and tender crumb—baked until the whole house smells like comfort. It’s the kind of recipe that’s effortless but feels special, the kind you bring to a family dinner or place on the table at a holiday gathering… knowing it will be met with smiles and second helpings.

Because some desserts aren’t just recipes—they’re little pieces of home.

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Why You’ll Love This Upside-Down Peach Cake

    •    Simple and beautiful – No fussy steps, just a few cozy ingredients that create something stunning.

    •    Warm and wholesome – Fresh-milled wheat, natural coconut sugar, and creamy coconut blend perfectly.

    •    Perfect for gatherings – Family dinners, fall evenings, holiday tables, or even as a sweet hostess gift.

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The Recipe 🍑

Ingredients:

    •    1 ¾ cups hard red + white wheat (fresh-milled)

    •    1 tbsp cinnamon

    •    1 tsp baking soda

    •    1 tsp baking powder

    •    1 tsp salt

    •    ⅓ cup coconut oil

    •    1 cup coconut sugar

    •    ½ cup applesauce

    •    1 cup coconut cream (the thick part from the can)

    •    2 eggs

    •    1 tbsp vanilla

    •    1-2 ripe peaches, sliced medium-thin

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Instructions:

    1.    Preheat oven to 350°F.

    2.    Prepare your pan: Brush with coconut oil, line the bottom with parchment paper, and arrange peach slices in a single layer.

    3.    Mix the batter: In one bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together coconut oil, coconut sugar, applesauce, coconut cream, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

    4.    Combine: Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

    5.    Assemble: Carefully scoop the batter over the peaches and spread it gently to keep them in place.

    6.    Bake: Place in the oven for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

    7.    Flip and serve: Let it cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate. Peel away the parchment and take in those golden peaches.

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Cozy Serving Ideas

Serve this cake slightly warm, maybe with a steaming cup of apple cider or tea. Picture it on the table at a family dinner, passed around while laughter fills the room. Or gift it, still warm from the oven, to a friend or hostess—it’s the kind of dessert that carries love with it.

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From My Kitchen to Yours

I first made this cake for a simple lunch at my sister’s house, and by the end of the afternoon, there wasn’t a crumb left. It’s become one of those recipes I know I’ll keep coming back to, especially when the air turns cool and the leaves begin to fall.

And next time? I just might try it with apples. 🍎

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✨ Perfect for fall gatherings, holidays, or any evening you want to make a little cozier.

This is the kind of dessert that feels like home—and I can’t wait for you to try it.