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Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake

Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake: A Sweet Summer Delight

Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake is a nostalgic summer dessert featuring juicy peaches and rich bourbon caramel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 3 pieces Peaches Fresh, ripe peaches add natural sweetness.
  • 8 tablespoons Butter Provides richness and moisture to the cake.
  • 1.25 cups Sugar Sweetens both the cake and the caramel sauce.
  • 3 pieces Eggs Adds structure and helps to bind the ingredients together.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.25 cup Almond Flour Contributes moisture and hint of almond flavor.
  • 3 tablespoons Bourbon Infuses the cake with a warm, smoky flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon Adds warmth and complements the sweetness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the overall flavor profile.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavens the cake.
For the Caramel
  • 0.25 cup Water Used in the caramel process.
  • Sugar Creates rich caramel for the peaches.

Equipment

  • 9-inch non-springform cake pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • hand or stand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch non-springform cake pan by lining it with parchment paper and greasing it.
  2. Slice the peaches and arrange them in the bottom of the pan, sprinkling them with cinnamon.
  3. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water, cooking until light golden brown, then add bourbon and pour over peaches.
  4. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs, vanilla, and bourbon.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together flour, almond flour, baking powder, and cinnamon; combine with wet ingredients.
  6. Pour the batter over the peaches in the pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 15-30 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
  9. Serve warm, optionally with powdered sugar or ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, serve warm and consider experimenting with different fruits.

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