Perfect Peach Bourbon Upside Down Cake
A moist and tender upside down cake featuring caramelized peaches with a subtle bourbon warmth, perfect for summer gatherings and easy to make in about 45 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 55-60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 5 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (60g)
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (160g)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (115g)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup whole milk (120ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In your skillet or cake pan, melt 1/4 cup (60g) of butter over medium heat.
- Stir in 1/2 cup (100g) sugar until it dissolves and becomes slightly bubbly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the sliced peaches to the caramelized sugar and butter mixture and gently stir to coat.
- Pour in 2 tablespoons bourbon and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes until peaches soften and sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove skillet from heat and arrange peach slices evenly across the bottom. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups (160g) flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream 1/2 cup (115g) softened butter and 3/4 cup (150g) sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly over the caramelized peaches in the skillet or cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and edges pull away slightly.
- Allow cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.
- Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate. If peaches stick, gently scoop them back onto the cake.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture. Let caramel bubble gently to avoid burning. Allow cake to cool before flipping to prevent peaches from sticking. Bourbon can be substituted with vanilla extract or peach liqueur. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter and milk with plant-based milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Protein: 3
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