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Peach Upside Down Mini Cakes

Delicious mini cakes topped with sweet, caramelized peaches—perfect for summer gatherings or special occasions.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Topping
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (cold) Cold butter for topping.
  • 6 teaspoons light brown sugar Adds caramel-y goodness.
  • 3 pieces fresh peaches Freestone peaches for easier peeling.
Cake Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt Sea salt preferred.
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature) Key for fluffy cakes.
  • 1 large egg (at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (at room temperature) Essential for flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177° C). Spray your muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, combine cold butter and brown sugar until blended but crumbly.
  3. Peel and slice the peaches into thin wedges.
  4. Place 2 teaspoons of the brown sugar mixture in the bottom of each muffin cup and layer peach slices on top.
Batter Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, cream the room-temperature butter and granulated sugar until fluffy, then add the egg and vanilla extract.
  3. Alternately mix the dry ingredients and buttermilk into the butter mixture.
Baking
  1. Spoon the batter over the peach topping, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let cool slightly before flipping out onto a wire rack.

Notes

Cakes taste even better the next day. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.