Description
These adorable mini cakes feature juicy caramelized peach slices nestled atop fluffy vanilla sponge, baked upside down to form a glossy, golden crown—each bite bursting with fruity flavor and buttery goodness.
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe peaches, sliced into rounds or half-moons (for topping)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for cake batter)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cake batter)
- 2 large eggs (for cake batter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cake batter)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for cake batter)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (for cake batter)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for cake batter)
- 1/3 cup milk (for cake batter)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the mixture into each muffin cup.
- Place a peach slice over the butter-sugar mixture in each cup.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until smooth.
- Spoon the batter evenly over the peach slices in the muffin tin.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to release the cakes.
Notes
- For an extra decadent touch, add a drizzle of caramel sauce on top of the cakes before serving.
- These cakes can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to substitute the peaches with other fruits like pineapple or pears for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
