Description
Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake is a moist, buttery dessert topped with caramelized peaches, warm cinnamon, and a splash of bourbon for rich, cozy flavor. This stunning yet easy cake is perfect for summer gatherings, holidays, or whenever you crave a bakery-style treat at home.
Ingredients
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Peach Layer & Caramel
- 4–5 peaches, thinly sliced (peel on)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon, divided
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
Cake Batter
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a 9-inch cake pan (not springform) with parchment paper and butter the parchment.
- Arrange peach slices in a circular pattern over the parchment. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon cinnamon.
- In a saucepan, combine ½ cup sugar and ¼ cup water. Heat over medium-high without stirring until light brown (10–15 minutes). Remove from heat, add 1 tablespoon bourbon, and pour over peaches.
- Beat butter and ¾ cup sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla and 2 tablespoons bourbon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flours, baking powder, and remaining cinnamon. Gradually mix into batter.
- Pour batter over peaches and smooth the top.
- Bake 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool 15–30 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
Notes
- Do not stir the caramel while cooking to prevent crystallization.
- Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture.
- Cool slightly before flipping to keep the topping intact.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg