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Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake

Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake

This Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake is a delicious summer treat featuring ripe peaches and rich bourbon caramel.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Topping
  • 4 pieces Peaches Use ripe peaches with skin on
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Sugar Brown sugar can be substituted
For the Cake Batter
  • 2 pieces Eggs Consider flax eggs for a vegan option
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Cake flour can be used for lighter texture
  • 0.5 cups Almond Flour Can be omitted or substituted with more flour
  • 0.5 cups Bourbon Replace with vanilla extract for non-alcoholic option
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Vanilla can be used as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Baking soda can be used if needed
For the Caramel
  • 1 cup Sugar Essential for the caramel
  • 0.5 cup Water Helps in dissolving the sugar

Equipment

  • 9-inch cake pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Sifter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper and butter the sides.
  3. Slice peaches and arrange them in a circular pattern at the bottom of the cake pan, sprinkling cinnamon on top.
  4. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium-high heat until golden brown, then add bourbon and pour over peaches.
  5. Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  6. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well, then add bourbon and vanilla.
  7. Sift together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and cinnamon; combine with wet ingredients.
  8. Pour batter over the caramelized peaches, being careful not to disturb them.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool the cake in the pan for 15-30 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
  11. Slice and serve, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure peaches are ripe for the best flavor, and keep an eye on the caramel to avoid burning.

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