CARAMEL PEACH UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

CARAMEL PEACH UPSIDE DOWN CAKE 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 large peaches sliced thin in crescent shape 1 3/4 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 tablespoon cinnamon 2 large eggs 3/4 cup buttermilk Caramel Sauce 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and sprinkle 1/2 cup brown sugar over butter as evenly as possible. Cook on low undisturbed for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Arrange peaches in a circular motion working on the outside of the pan first. Combine flour,baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a small bowl. Beat together butter, sugar, vanilla and almond extract for about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time; until mixture is creamy and volume has doubled; approximately 2-3 minutes. Turn mixer to low and add flour mixture and buttermilk mixture; alternating between them. Beat just until combined, Gently spoon over peaches. Bake until golden brown for 30-35 minutes. Cake is done when wooden toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Being very careful immediately invert on to platter. Over low heat cook 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, heavy cream, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla in small saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 5-7 minutes, Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15-20 minutes, Drizzle over cake. NOTES This cake is delicious a la mode with vanilla ice cream.