Description
These peach upside down mini cakes are perfect for beginner bakers—easy, moist, fruity, and beautifully caramelized with fresh peaches in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 fresh peaches (sliced and diced)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (cold, for topping)
- 6 teaspoons light brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and spray a muffin pan with non-stick spray.
- Cut cold butter into 12 small pieces and place one piece into each muffin cup, followed by a sprinkle of brown sugar.
- Slice peaches; fan 3 slices into each cup over the butter and sugar. Dice remaining peach for the batter.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, and beat until pale and airy.
- Add half of the dry mix to the wet mix and beat lightly. Stir in the buttermilk, then add remaining dry mix and mix until just combined.
- Fold in diced peaches gently without overmixing.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes, run a knife around each cake, place a wire rack over the pan, and invert to release the mini cakes.
Notes
- No need to peel the peaches — skin adds color and texture.
- Use canned or frozen peaches if fresh are unavailable; drain well if canned.
- DIY buttermilk: Mix 1/2 cup milk with 1/2 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar.
- Use a cookie scoop for even batter portions.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep cakes light and tender.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16.8g
- Sodium: 120.2mg
- Fat: 7.1g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29.6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2.9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg