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Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake

Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake

Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake is a delightful dessert that combines juicy peaches and rich bourbon for a taste that’s hard to resist.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 4-5 pieces peaches, cored and cut into wedges leaving the skin on intensifies the flavor and adds a rustic touch
  • 1 stick butter, softened for rich flavor and a tender crumb
  • 1.25 cups sugar this sweetens the cake and helps with caramelization
  • 3 large eggs they provide structure and moisture to the cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour the foundation of your cake, giving it a soft texture
  • 0.25 cup almond flour it adds a delightful nuttiness and enhances moisture
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon infuses the cake with a warm, rich flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon a warm spice that beautifully complements the peaches
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract adds depth and rounds out the sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder essential for that perfect rise
  • 0.25 cup water helps to create the caramel for the peaches
For the Caramel Topping
  • 0.5 cup sugar used for creating a luscious caramel that bathes the peaches
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon added for that signature kick and extra depth in the caramel

Equipment

  • 9-inch cake pan
  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • toothpick

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line the bottom of a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper, buttering it generously.
  2. Arrange the cored and wedged peaches in a circular pattern over the parchment, starting from the center. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon over the peaches.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine ¼ cup of water with ½ cup of sugar, heating over medium-high until it turns into a light brown caramel, about 10-15 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of bourbon, then pour evenly over the peaches.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with ¾ cup of sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of bourbon, mixing until incorporated.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, ¼ cup of almond flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon. Gradually mix this into the butter-egg mixture until just combined.
  6. Gently pour the batter over the arranged peaches and smooth the surface evenly with a spatula.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 15-30 minutes before carefully inverting onto a serving plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose ripe, juicy peaches for the best flavor. Keep a close eye on the caramel as it cooks to avoid overcooking. Allow the cake to cool in the pan to set the caramel properly.

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