Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with these Peach Upside Down Mini Cakes. Bursting with juicy peaches and topped with a luscious brown sugar caramel, these individual treats are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a picnic, celebrating a special event, or simply enjoying an evening at home. Their moist texture and rich flavor make them irresistible, while their charming presentation ensures they’ll be a showstopper on any dessert table. Easy to prepare and made with simple ingredients, this recipe is suitable for bakers of all skill levels. Treat yourself and your loved ones to these sweet peach delights that evoke the essence of summer in every bite!
Ingredients
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (cold)
- 6 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 3 fresh peaches
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk (at room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and spray a muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Peel and slice fresh peaches into wedges; mix cold butter with light brown sugar and distribute in muffin cups before adding peach slices.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl; cream granulated sugar and room-temperature butter in another bowl.
- Add egg and vanilla to the creamed mixture; gradually incorporate buttermilk.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Spoon batter over peaches in muffin cups, filling three-quarters full.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake (60g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Use ripe peaches for maximum sweetness. Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain fluffiness. Experiment with spices like cinnamon for added flavor.