Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake: Sweet and Boozy Bliss
This Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake features juicy peaches and a splash of bourbon for a delightful twist on a classic dessert.
Equipment
- 9-inch cake pan
- mixing bowl
- saucepan
- spatula
- Hand mixer
Ingredients
For the Topping
- 4-5 pieces Peaches cored and cut into wedges
- 8 tablespoons Butter softened
- 1.25 cups Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
For the Batter
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 0.25 cup Almond Flour
- 3 tablespoons Bourbon
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch cake pan by lining it with parchment paper and greasing it with butter.
- Arrange the peach wedges in the pan, starting from the center and spiraling outward. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon over the peaches.
- Combine ¼ cup of water and ½ cup of sugar in a saucepan, heating until it turns light amber (about 10-15 minutes).
- Remove the caramel from heat, add 1 tablespoon of bourbon, and pour it over the peaches.
- Cream together 8 tablespoons of butter and ¾ cup of sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Incorporate 3 eggs, then mix in ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of bourbon.
- Mix 1 cup of all-purpose flour, ¼ cup of almond flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon. Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- Pour the batter over the peaches in the pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let cool in the pan for 15-30 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for the best experience.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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