Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 peaches, pitted, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and place a rack in the center of the oven.
  • Grease the sides of a 9-by-3-inch round cake or bundt pan.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar in the pan and pour in the melted butter.
  • Top with the peaches and blueberries and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the sugar with the room temperature butter on medium speed until fluffy, then increase to high speed for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the mixer, add the cream cheese ,and then mix on medium speed.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk to combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Turn the mixer off and add the eggs, then mix on low speed to beat in the eggs.
  • Add the flour mixture slowly, then add the milk and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  • Spread the batter over the fruit and transfer to the oven.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 hour.
  • Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes, then run a knife around the sides to loosen the cake and invert onto a plate.
  • Let cool and serve.