Step 1

First, make the simple syrup. In a small pot, stir together dark brown sugar and water. Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.

Step 2

Let cool a few minutes.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 4

Using a Kitchen

Step 5

Aid stand mixer with flat beater attachment, cream butter and sugar for five minutes. 

Step 6

Then, add eggs one at a time until incorporated, then vanilla, then milk.

Step 7

In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and nutmeg. With the mixer turning, slowly add dry ingredients to wet.

Step 8

Grease an 8" round pan with butter.

Step 9

Lay peaches in the bottom of the pan in a spiral design.

Step 10

Next, pour simple syrup over the peaches.

Step 11

Finally, pour batter over the peaches and syrup, and gently spread it out to the edges of the pan using a rubber spatula.

Step 12

Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 13

Let cool for 10 minutes before inverting into serving plate.

Step 14

Serve warm with homemade whipped cream.