Description
Peach Upside Down Mini Cakes are a delightful way to celebrate the peach season! These adorable treats are bursting with juicy peaches and topped with a sweet caramel glaze, making them a perfect dessert for any occasion. Ideal for summer gatherings, picnics, or cozy nights in, these mini cakes are not only scrumptious but also visually stunning. With simple steps that even novice bakers can master, youโll impress your family and friends in no time. Serve them warm, topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for an extra special indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 fresh peaches
- 1 ยฝ cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ยฝ cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- Light brown sugar and cold unsalted butter for the caramel base
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (177ยฐC) and spray a non-stick muffin pan with cooking spray.
- Wash and slice peaches into wedges; mix light brown sugar with cold butter until crumbly.
- Distribute the brown sugar mixture in muffin cups and arrange peach slices on top.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cream butter and granulated sugar in another bowl, then add egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients with buttermilk; spoon the batter over peaches until cups are two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; cool briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Use ripe peaches for maximum sweetness. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Experiment with spices like cinnamon for added flavor.