Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Peach Upside Down Mini Cakes, a charming dessert perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners. These individual cakes are a celebration of fresh peaches, featuring a moist base topped with caramelized fruit that melts in your mouth. Easy to make and fun to share, they offer a nostalgic taste of summer in every bite. Whether enjoyed as a standalone treat or dressed up with whipped cream or ice cream, these mini cakes are bound to impress your guests and create sweet memories.
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 (room temperature)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare muffin pan with non-stick spray.
- In a bowl, mix cold butter and brown sugar; distribute evenly among muffin cups.
- Slice peaches into wedges and arrange them on top of the sugar mixture.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl.
- In another bowl, cream granulated sugar with room temperature butter; mix in egg and vanilla.
- Stir in buttermilk, then combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Spoon batter over peach topping until muffin cups are two-thirds full.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown; let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 24mg
Keywords: Use ripe but firm peaches for the best flavor and texture. For added indulgence, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on top. Feel free to experiment with other fruits like pineapples or strawberries for variation.