Description
Bourbon Peach Upside-Down Cake is a mouthwatering dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of juicy peaches and the rich, warm notes of bourbon caramel. This delightful cake features tender peach wedges beautifully caramelized, all set on a moist and fluffy base. Ideal for summer gatherings or cozy evenings with friends, each slice offers a burst of flavor and an eye-catching presentation. Whether served warm with vanilla ice cream or enjoyed plain with coffee, this cake promises to be a standout treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 ripe peaches, cored and cut into wedges
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper and butter it well.
- Arrange peach wedges in the pan; sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Prepare caramel by heating water and sugar in a saucepan until light brown, then add bourbon and pour over peaches.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time along with vanilla and bourbon.
- Whisk together dry ingredients in another bowl, then mix into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter over peaches in the pan and smooth it out.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for about 15-30 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg