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Peach Upside Down Mini Cakes

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These Peach Upside Down Mini Cakes are individual buttery cakes topped with glossy caramelized peach slices—tender, fruity, and perfect for a charming dessert or brunch treat.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 mini cakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced (about 1 cup slices)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for caramel and batter)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (for caramel topping)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini cake pan or muffin tin (6–8 wells) and line each with peach slices on the bottom.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter, stir in brown sugar (and optional cinnamon) and cook until bubbling into smooth caramel. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon caramel into each well over the peaches.
  3. In a mixing bowl, cream the remaining 2 tablespoons butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt (and optional nutmeg).
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry, mixing just until combined.
  6. Divide batter among wells, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cakes cool in pan for 5 minutes, then invert onto a platter so caramelized peaches are on top.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Add cinnamon or nutmeg to caramel for warm spice.
  • Stir in 1 tablespoon bourbon to the caramel for depth.
  • Mix in berries (e.g. raspberries or blueberries) alongside peaches for variety.
  • Use a gluten-free flour blend plus 1 teaspoon xanthan gum for gluten-free version.
  • Glaze individual cakes with caramel or powdered sugar before serving.

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