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Mini Peach Upside Down Cakes

Mini Peach Upside Down Cakes
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Mini Peach Upside Down Cakes are tender, individually sized desserts featuring juicy fresh peaches caramelized with brown sugar and butter, topped by a soft, moist cake base. Perfectly portable and easy to make, these mini cakes offer a beautiful golden glaze and fresh fruity flavor ideal for any occasion, with customizable variations to suit different tastes and dietary needs.

Ingredients

Peach Topping

  • Fresh peaches, ripe and fragrant, sliced into thin wedges (about 2 cups)
  • Brown sugar (1/4 cup)
  • Unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (3 tablespoons)

Cake Batter

  • All-purpose flour (1 cup)
  • Baking powder (1 teaspoon)
  • Salt (a pinch)
  • Unsalted butter, softened (1/2 cup or 1 stick)
  • Granulated sugar (3/4 cup)
  • Eggs (2 large)
  • Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
  • Milk or buttermilk (1/4 to 1/3 cup)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Peach Topping: Slice fresh peaches into thin wedges and arrange them carefully in the bottom of greased mini cake pans. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the peaches, then dot with small pieces of butter to create a caramel-like topping as the cakes bake.
  2. Mix the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy, then beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing until smooth and well combined.
  3. Assemble the Cakes: Spoon the cake batter evenly over the peach and sugar layer in each pan. Smooth the batter to cover the peaches completely, ensuring an even rise and caramelization during baking.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Place the pans in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake until the cakes are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 20-25 minutes. The caramelized peaches on top will glisten and emit an irresistible aroma.
  5. Cool and Invert: Allow the cakes to cool slightly before carefully flipping each pan onto a serving plate so that the tender peach topping is displayed beautifully on top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Choose ripe peaches for maximum juice and flavor.
  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batter and better texture.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pans to allow even baking and easy release.
  • Check baking time early since mini cakes bake faster than larger ones.
  • Invert the cakes while slightly warm to prevent sticking and keep the topping intact.

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