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Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake

Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake: A Summer Showstopper

This Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake is a delightful summer dessert that combines fresh peaches and rich bourbon caramel for an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 4-5 pieces Fresh Peaches Leave the skin on for more flavor.
  • 1 stick Butter 1 stick equals 8 tablespoons.
  • 1.25 cups Sugar Substitute brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • 3 pieces Eggs Room temperature for best rise.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.25 cup Almond Flour Can be replaced with all-purpose flour.
  • 3 tablespoons Bourbon
  • 0.5 teaspoons Cinnamon Used in caramel and cake.
  • 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential for rising.
For the Caramel
  • 0.5 cups Sugar Watch closely to avoid burning.
  • 0.25 cups Water Helps melt the sugar.

Equipment

  • 9-inch Round Cake Pan
  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and line the 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  3. Slice peaches and arrange them in a circular pattern in the pan. Sprinkle cinnamon over them.
  4. In a saucepan, combine water and sugar to make caramel, cook until light caramel color.
  5. Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs, vanilla extract, and bourbon.
  6. Whisk the dry ingredients, then combine with the wet mixture.
  7. Pour the batter over the peaches and caramel in the pan.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown.
  9. Let cool for 15-30 minutes before inverting onto a plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for summer gatherings, serving it warm with ice cream is highly recommended.

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