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Peach Upside Down Mini Cakes Recipe

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These Peach Upside Down Mini Cakes are delightful individual-sized treats featuring a buttery caramelized peach topping with a moist, tender cake infused with fresh peach cubes. Perfectly balanced with brown sugar and buttermilk, these cakes bake to golden perfection, delivering a sweet and fruity dessert that’s simple to prepare and ideal for serving warm with ice cream.

Ingredients

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Topping

  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (cold, cut into 12 pieces)
  • 6 teaspoons light brown sugar (½ teaspoon per muffin cup)
  • 1–2 fresh peaches, thinly sliced (about 3 slices per muffin cup)

Cake Batter

  • 3 fresh peaches (cubed, about 1 cup)
  • 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

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 12-cup muffin pan thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare the Topping: Cut 1 tablespoon of cold unsalted butter into 12 equal pieces. Place one piece in each muffin cup. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon of light brown sugar over each butter piece. Slice 1 to 2 peaches into thin slices and arrange approximately 3 slices per muffin cup on top of the butter and sugar.
  3. Prepare Cake Batter Ingredients: Cut the remaining fresh peaches into small cubes until you have about 1 cup. Set these aside for folding into the batter. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the room temperature butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed until the mixture is fluffy, creamy, and pale, which should take about 2 minutes.
  5. Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the large egg and pure vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Beat for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until fully incorporated and fluffy. Expect some curdling initially; continue mixing until smooth.
  6. Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Buttermilk: Add half of the flour mixture to the batter and beat on low speed for about one minute. Then, stir in the buttermilk and continue beating for another minute. Add the remaining flour mixture and beat just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
  7. Fold in Peaches: Gently fold the cubed peaches into the batter with a spatula, ensuring even distribution without deflating the batter.
  8. Fill Muffin Cups and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, using a large cookie scoop for ease and consistency. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.
  9. Cool and Invert Cakes: Let the mini cakes cool in the muffin pan for 5 minutes. Then, carefully run a butter knife around the edges to loosen each cake. Place a wire rack over the muffin pan and invert it to release the cakes, revealing the caramelized peach topping.
  10. Serve: Serve the Peach Upside Down Mini Cakes warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.

Notes

  • Using cold butter for the topping makes it easier to cut into equal pieces.
  • Ensure all refrigerated ingredients like butter, egg, and buttermilk are at room temperature to help with proper mixing and texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter after adding the remaining flour mixture to avoid tough cakes.
  • If fresh peaches are not very sweet, consider using ripe peaches to maximize flavor.
  • Leftover mini cakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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