Name: Caramelized Peach Upside-Down Cake
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons unsalted butter; 6 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cake flour (not self-rising); 1 1/4 lb medium peaches (about 4); 9 tablespoons packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon almond extract; a muffin tin with 6 large (1-cup) muffin cups; parchment paper

To prevent the caramelized peaches from sticking to the parchment paper, unmold these flavorful little cakes while they're still warm.

Active time: 50 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr

Cooks' note:

Cakes can be made up to 2 hours ahead and kept at room temperature.

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