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Perfect Peach Bourbon Upside-Down Cake

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A tender, flavorful upside-down cake featuring caramelized peaches and a subtle bourbon kick, perfect for special moments and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 medium ripe peaches, peeled and sliced thick
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the rack in the center.
  2. In a 9-inch round cake pan or cast-iron skillet, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat.
  3. Add ½ cup packed brown sugar and stir until bubbling and smooth, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons bourbon.
  5. Arrange sliced peaches in a single layer on top of the caramel glaze, overlapping slightly.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  7. In a large bowl, beat 3 tablespoons softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  8. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  9. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
  10. Pour batter evenly over the arranged peaches and spread gently with a spatula.
  11. Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  12. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto a serving plate.
  13. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or ice cream.

Notes

Pat peaches lightly with paper towels if extra juicy to prevent runny caramel. Avoid overmixing batter to keep cake tender. Melt butter and brown sugar slowly over medium-low heat to avoid burning caramel. Let cake cool before inverting to prevent sticky mess. Variations include non-alcoholic version using peach juice or apple cider, adding cinnamon and nutmeg for spice, gluten-free flour substitution, and swapping peaches for nectarines or apricots.

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Keywords: peach cake, bourbon cake, upside-down cake, caramelized peaches, easy dessert, special occasion cake

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