Description
Delightful Peach Upside-Down Mini Cakes featuring juicy sliced peaches baked atop a buttery, brown sugar base. These individual-sized cakes are perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, combining tender cake with caramelized fruit in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Topping
- 3 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Cake Batter
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking. Generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin, coating each cup thoroughly to allow the mini cakes to release easily after baking.
- Prepare peach topping: Pour the melted butter evenly into the bottom of each muffin cup. Sprinkle brown sugar over the butter to coat each cup’s base. Arrange sliced peaches in a circular pattern over the brown sugar, creating the upside-down topping.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside until ready to combine with the wet ingredients.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar and eggs together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Stir in the whole milk and vanilla extract, mixing well to blend all flavors.
- Combine wet and dry: Gently fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cake tender.
- Fill muffin tin and bake: Spoon the batter evenly over the arranged peach slices in each muffin cup. Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cakes are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Release and invert cakes: After baking, carefully run a knife around the edges of each mini cake to loosen them. Quickly invert the muffin tin onto a baking sheet to release the peach upside-down mini cakes, showcasing the caramelized peaches on top.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches to ensure good texture after baking.
- Make sure the muffin tin is well greased to prevent sticking during inversion.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cakes light and fluffy.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
