Bourbon Peach Upside Cake (Printable Format)
Peaches and bourbon combine in a moist, caramel-topped upside cake for a delightful treat.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Fruit Layer
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4–5 fresh peaches, cored and cut into wedges, skin left on
→ Caramel
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup water
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1 tablespoon bourbon
→ Cake Batter
05 -
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup almond flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons bourbon
→ Assembly
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Butter for greasing pan
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Parchment paper
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Heat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch cake pan (not springform) with parchment paper and generously butter the surface.
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Layer peach wedges in a concentric pattern over the parchment, starting from the center. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
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Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan. Stir once to combine, then cook over medium-high heat without stirring until light amber, about 10–15 minutes. Remove from heat, carefully add 1 tablespoon bourbon, and immediately pour the caramel evenly over the peaches.
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Beat the butter and 3/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons bourbon.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
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Gradually beat the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
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Spoon the batter over the peaches in the prepared pan and gently smooth the surface with an offset spatula.
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Bake on the center rack for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow to cool in the pan for 15–30 minutes. Run a knife around the edge and invert onto a serving plate. Remove parchment and let cool before slicing.
# Supplementary Details:
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Use ripe but firm peaches for optimal flavor and minimal excess moisture.