Peach Upside Down Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt shortening and milk. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed.
3. 3
   Add egg and extracts; continue beating 1 minute at medium speed. Set aside cake mixture.
4. 4
   In a microwave safe bowl, melt butter and stir in brown sugar.
5. 5
   In 9 in. square baking pan add the butter and brown sugar mixture.
6. 6
   Place peach halves, cut side down, over the brown sugar, pressing down firmly.
7. 7
   Pour the cake mixture over the peaches.
8. 8
   Bake 40-50 minutes at 350° or until the cake springs back when lightly touched in center.
9. 9
   Allow the cake to rest for 5 minutes. Loosen the sides with a spatula and invert onto a platter.
10. 10
    In a small chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla on high until still peaks form.
11. 11
    Serve the cake warm with whipped cream. Store leftover refrigerated.