Description
A rich, moist upside-down cake featuring bourbon-roasted peaches layered under a spiced sour cream cake. A comforting summer dessert perfect for gatherings or indulgent afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Peach Topping:
- 3 medium freestone peaches, sliced thin (about 1 lb)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- For the Cake Batter:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature
- For Pan Prep:
- 3 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast the peaches:
Toss the sliced peaches with ½ cup sugar and bourbon. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until bubbling. Let cool slightly. - Prepare the cake pan:
Mix 3 tsp butter and 2 tsp flour into a paste and brush the inside of a 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper and butter the paper. - Arrange the topping:
Layer the roasted peaches in a circular pattern on the bottom of the prepared pan. Pour any leftover juices over the peaches. - Make the batter:
Cream the butter and sugar together for 4 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla. - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in two additions, alternating with the sour cream.
- Assemble and bake:
Gently spread the batter over the peaches using an offset spatula. - Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Run a knife around the edges, then invert the cake onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Notes
Peaches can be replaced with nectarines or plums. Bourbon adds a deep flavor, but can be omitted or replaced with vanilla extract or orange juice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg