Description
Bourbon Peach Upside-Down Cake is a stunning dessert that perfectly marries the rich flavor of bourbon caramel with the sweetness of ripe peaches, all resting atop a moist and fluffy cake. This delightful treat is ideal for summer gatherings, making it an impressive centerpiece that will leave your family and friends in awe. With its simple preparation and deliciously unique flavor profile, this cake is not only a feast for the eyes but also a heavenly experience for the taste buds. Whether served warm with vanilla ice cream or enjoyed cold as a refreshing snack, Bourbon Peach Upside-Down Cake promises to elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 ripe peaches (cored and cut into wedges)
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar (for topping)
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper and butter it thoroughly.
- Arrange peach wedges in the pan, starting from the center and sprinkling with cinnamon.
- In a saucepan, combine water and sugar; cook until light brown to make caramel. Add bourbon, then pour over peaches.
- Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla and bourbon.
- In another bowl, mix dry ingredients; gradually combine with the wet mixture until just blended.
- Pour batter over the peaches and smooth out with a spatula.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for 15-30 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg