Savor the delightful blend of caramelized peaches atop moist, tender cakes with these Mini Peach Upside-Down Cakes. Perfectly portioned and bursting with fruity sweetness, these treats are sure to brighten any occasion.
INGREDIENTS:
For the Peach Topping:
– 2 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
For the Cake Batter:
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/4 cup milk
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 18-20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Servings: 6-8
INSTRUCTIONS:
Creating the Peach Topping:
1. In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup of brown sugar, stirring until dissolved and the mixture bubbles.
2. Pour this caramel-like mixture into the bottoms of greased muffin cups or ramekins.
3. Arrange the sliced peaches atop the caramel, creating an even layer.
Preparing the Cake Batter:
1. Whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set it aside.
2. In another bowl, cream 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring full incorporation, and stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1/4 cup of milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Assembling and Baking:
1. Spoon the cake batter carefully over the peaches in the muffin cups or ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
2. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.
3. Let the mini peach upside-down cakes cool in the muffin cups or ramekins for a few minutes. Then, invert them onto a serving plate so that the peaches are on top.
Serve these delightful mini peach upside-down cakes warm, relishing in the sweet and fruity goodness they offer!
