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Moist bourbon peach upside down cake on a plate with caramelized peach topping

Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake – A Boozy Summer Dessert Delight


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  • Author: Emma
  • 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

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Topping:

34 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