What is Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake?
Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake is a decadent Southern-inspired dessert made with juicy peaches, rich caramelized brown sugar, and a moist vanilla cake infused with bourbon. It’s baked upside down so the peaches create a stunning topping when flipped. The bourbon adds a warm, boozy depth that makes this more than just a fruit cake—it’s a showstopper.
Ingredients for Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake
🔸 Topping:
- 3–4 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp bourbon
🔸 Cake Batter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp bourbon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
How to Make Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir in bourbon and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour the bourbon caramel into a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
- Arrange peach slices over the caramel in a decorative pattern.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and bourbon.
- Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Pour the batter over the peaches and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10–15 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
Tips & Variations
- Don’t overbake: This cake is best when moist. Start checking at 40 minutes.
- No bourbon? Replace with apple juice or skip for a non-alcoholic version.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a rich contrast.
Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake – A Boozy Summer Dessert Delight
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake is a boozy twist on a classic summer dessert, loaded with caramelized peaches and rich vanilla cake.
Ingredients
Topping:
3–4 ripe peaches, sliced
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp bourbon
Cake Batter:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp bourbon
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar. Stir in bourbon and simmer 1–2 mins.
3. Pour caramel mixture into a greased 9-inch round pan.
4. Arrange peach slices over the caramel in a pattern.
5. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, and bourbon.
6. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
7. Add dry mixture to wet, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
8. Pour batter over peaches and spread evenly.
9. Bake for 40–45 mins or until toothpick comes out clean.
10. Cool 10–15 mins, invert onto a serving plate.
Notes
Replace bourbon with apple juice for a non-alcoholic version.
Best served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg