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Perfect Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake

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A quick and easy bourbon-infused upside down cake featuring caramelized peaches and a moist, fluffy crumb. Perfect for summer gatherings and last-minute baking emergencies.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan or cast-iron skillet with butter.
  2. Make the caramel topping: Melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat in a small saucepan. Stir in ½ cup brown sugar until dissolved and bubbling gently, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons bourbon if using. Pour evenly into the prepared pan.
  3. Arrange the peeled peach slices evenly over the caramel layer in the pan.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1½ cups flour, 1½ teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, beat 6 tablespoons softened butter with ¾ cup granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  7. Gradually add the dry flour mixture alternately with ½ cup milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix gently until just combined.
  8. Pour the batter evenly over the peach and caramel layer. Smooth the top with a spatula if needed.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and edges pull away slightly from the pan.
  10. Cool the cake for 10-15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen, then invert onto a serving plate to reveal caramelized peaches on top.
  11. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Use medium heat and stir constantly when making caramel to avoid burning. For more intense peach flavor, macerate peach slices with sugar and bourbon for 15 minutes before layering. Avoid overmixing batter to keep crumb fluffy. Tent cake with foil if browning too fast. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream. Can substitute gluten-free flour or vegan ingredients as noted.

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