Description
A simple recipe for a moist cake topped with caramelized peaches soaked in bourbon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 3 medium ripe peaches, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the 1/2 cup butter. Stir in the brown sugar until combined. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup bourbon and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pour this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared cake pan.
- Arrange the peach slices over the bourbon-sugar mixture in a decorative pattern.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently spoon the cake batter over the peaches in the pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
- Place a serving plate upside down over the cake pan. Carefully invert the cake onto the plate. Lift the pan away. Serve warm.
Notes
- If you prefer less bourbon flavor, reduce the amount to 2 tablespoons in the topping.
- You can substitute canned or frozen peaches if fresh peaches are not available. Drain well if using canned.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake, peach cake, upside down cake, bourbon dessert, fruit cake