Peach Upside Down Mini Cakes 

These delightful mini cakes combine the sweetness of fresh peaches with a moist, spiced cake base, all topped with a caramelized brown sugar glaze. Perfect for summer gatherings or a special treat, these individual-sized desserts are as beautiful as they are delicious.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

For the Peach Topping:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 12 small cubes

• ¼ cup light brown sugar

• 3 medium peaches, peeled and sliced2

For the Cake Batter:

• ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• ¼ cup light brown sugar

• 1 large egg

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ½ cup milk

• 2 medium peaches, peeled and diced

 Directions

1. Prepare the Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.

2. Assemble the Topping: Place one cube of butter and about 1 teaspoon of brown sugar into each muffin cup.

3. Add Peach Slices: Place 3–4 slices of peach into each muffin cup over the butter and sugar.

4. Make the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.

5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

6. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

7. Add Diced Peaches: Gently fold the diced peaches into the batter.

8. Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, over the peach slices.

9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. Cool and Serve: Allow the cakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully invert onto a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

 Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 207 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 32 g

• Protein: 3 g

• Fat: 8 g

• Saturated Fat: 5 g

• Cholesterol: 37 mg

• Sodium: 64 mg

• Potassium: 159 mg

• Fiber: 1 g

• Sugar: 21 g