Fruit Layer

1. Set oven to 350°F. Place 3 tablespoons butter and brown sugar in a deep, 9-inch round cake pan and place in the oven while it heats. Once the butter has fully melted, remove the pan from the oven. Stir until the butter and brown sugar are well blended and evenly coat the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the blueberries evenly over the bottom of the pan. Insert the peach slices, rounded side down, between the berries.

Cake

1. In a large bowl, either by hand or using an electric beater, beat 1/3 cup butter and granulated sugar together until well blended and smooth. Add the egg, vanilla and almond extract, and beat until combined.
2. Sift the flour and baking powder together. Switching to a wooden spoon, add a third of the flour to the batter and stir by hand until blended. Add half the milk and stir until blended. Add the remaining flour and milk, alternately, being sure to end with the flour. This is important to the texture of the cake. Spoon the batter gently over the fruit.
3. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until the cake is golden brown all over and springs back when tapped.
4. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge to loosen the cake. Invert the cake onto a plate.
5. Serve warm with ice cream, creme fraiche or whipped cream.