Description
Moist, boozy, and bursting with summer flavor, this Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake brings caramelized peaches together with a soft vanilla cake base for a show-stopping dessert.
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Peach Topping:
3–4 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
¾ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
For the Cake Batter:
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
¼ cup whole milk
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter, add brown sugar, bourbon, vanilla, and cinnamon. Simmer until bubbly.
3. Pour the caramel into the prepared pan. Arrange peach slices on top in a spiral.
4. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
6. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in sour cream, milk, bourbon, and vanilla.
7. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
8. Gently spread the batter over the peaches.
9. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
10. Let cool 10–15 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
11. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid sogginess.
Substitute bourbon with apple juice for a non-alcoholic version.
Pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: bourbon peach cake, summer dessert, upside down cake