• For topping:
• 3 medium peaches, cut into medium slices
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• For batter:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup bourbon or milk

Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter bottom and sides of a 8 or 9 inch cake pan. Make topping:

Lay the peach slices over the bottom of the baking pan.
Melt 1 stick of butter in a saucepan.

Add brown sugar and simmer over moderate heat, stirring, 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Pour over the peaches. Make batter:Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.

Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until soft, then add the granulated sugar.Mix until light and fluffy.

Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add the bourbon and mix for 1 minute.

Add half of flour mixture and mix on low speed just until blended.

Add remaining flour mixture, mixing just until blended.
Batter may appear slightly curdled, this is okay.
Spoon batter over the peach slices, spread evenly.

Bake cake in middle of oven until golden and a tester comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

Let cake stand in pan for 5 minutes.Invert a plate over pan and invert cake onto plate.
Serve.

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