Description
Experience a slice of summer bliss with this Bourbon Peach Upside-Down Cake, a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of bourbon caramel with juicy peaches. Each bite offers a unique blend of textures, from the moist cake to the luscious caramelized fruit on top. This cake is not just easy to make but also versatile enough for any occasion, making it perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners. Impress your guests with this stunning centerpiece that tastes as good as it looks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 ripe peaches, cored and cut into wedges
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground 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 the paper.
- Arrange peach wedges in a circular pattern at the bottom of the pan, sprinkling with cinnamon.
- For the caramel, combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat until light brown; stir in bourbon and pour over peaches.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one by one, then stir in vanilla and bourbon.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose and almond flours, baking powder, and remaining cinnamon; gradually mix into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Pour batter over the peaches and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 15-30 minutes before flipping onto a plate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg