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A slice of golden bourbon peach upside down cake on a white plate

Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake

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Description

This Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake transforms simple ingredients into an impressive dessert. It features tender peaches baked under a layer of smoky bourbon caramel, resulting in a moist, melt-in-your-mouth sponge cake perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 medium fresh peaches
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (divided)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (divided)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon (divided)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (divided)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper and grease the paper with butter. Note: Do not use a springform pan.
  2. Slice your peaches into even wedges. Arrange them in a circular pattern in the prepared pan, working from the center outwards. Sprinkle about a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon over the fruit.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine a half cup of sugar and a quarter cup of water. Heat this over medium-high heat. Do not stir it! Watch it carefully for about 10 to 15 minutes until it turns a light amber color.
  4. Once the caramel reaches the amber color, remove it from the heat, carefully whisk in one tablespoon of bourbon, and pour it evenly over your peaches in the pan.
  5. In a large bowl, beat your softened butter and the remaining sugar for about three minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add your eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in the vanilla and the rest of the bourbon.
  6. Whisk together your all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and the rest of the cinnamon. Slowly beat this dry mixture into your wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. Spread the batter gently over the peaches and smooth the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 20 minutes. Place a plate over the pan, flip it over, and carefully peel off the parchment paper to reveal the topping.

Notes

To achieve the best cake texture, ensure your flour is measured accurately using the spoon and level method, rather than scooping directly from the bag, as the mix of almond and all-purpose flour is sensitive to moisture. If fresh peaches are not in season, high-quality frozen peach slices, thawed and gently patted dry, can be substituted with excellent results.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American

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