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Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake

Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake

Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake is a buttery, tender cake topped with sweet, caramelized peaches and a hint of bourbon, giving you warm, juicy flavor in every bite. It’s an easy, comforting dessert perfect for using fresh summer peaches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 peaches cored and cut into wedges
  • 1 stick butter 8 tablespoons
  • 1 ¼ cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup almond flour
  • 3 tbsp bourbon
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan or cast iron skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt 4 tbsp butter in your cake pan or skillet over low heat. Sprinkle ½ cup sugar evenly and let it melt into a caramel layer.
  3. Place the peach wedges on top of the sugar in a circular pattern.
  4. In a bowl, cream 4 tbsp butter and ¾ cup sugar until fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, whisking until combined.
  6. Stir in bourbon and vanilla.
  7. In another bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, almond flour, cinnamon, and baking powder.
  8. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  9. Pour the batter gently over the peaches in the pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  10. Tip: If any peaches stick to the pan, lift them out with a spoon and place them back on the cake.