Summer Peach Cake
If you’re in search of a delicious dessert to celebrate the essence of summer, look no further than this Summer Peach Cake. Bursting with juicy peaches and featuring a light, tender crumb, this cake is perfect for any occasion—from family barbecues to casual weeknight treats. Even if you’re new to baking, you can easily whip up this delightful confection that captures warm memories of sunny days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 medium ripe peaches (sliced)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp sparkling sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with buttermilk until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and top with peach slices. Optionally sprinkle with sparkling sugar.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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