Description
A delightful twist on a classic dessert, this cake combines the sweetness of ripe peaches with a rich caramel topping, making it a stunning centerpiece for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and bourbon until well combined.
- Pour the caramel mixture into a 9-inch round cake pan, then arrange the sliced peaches evenly over the caramel.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and remaining butter until fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the peach arrangement in the cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Use ripe peaches for the best flavor. You can customize the caramel by substituting bourbon with apple juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Peach Cake, Upside-Down Cake, Summer Dessert, Caramel Cake