Description
Indulge in the flavors of summer with this irresistible Summer Peach Cake, a perfect dessert that features juicy peaches baked into a light, fluffy cake. This simple yet scrumptious recipe is ideal for family gatherings, picnics, or a cozy evening at home. With its vibrant peachy goodness and buttery base, this cake is sure to impress your guests. Serve it warm with whipped cream or enjoy it chilled for a refreshing treat. Easy to prepare and beautiful to present, this cake captures the essence of summer in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium peaches
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sparkling sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare Peaches: Peel and slice peaches into eighths; place on paper towels to drain excess moisture.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a 9" deep-dish pie plate.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat butter until creamy; add sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Slowly mix in egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry mixture until just combined.
- Assemble Cake: Pour batter into the pie plate, arrange peach slices on top, and sprinkle with sparkling sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 10 minutes at 350°F; reduce temperature to 325°F and continue baking for another 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool before slicing; serve warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Use ripe peaches for maximum flavor. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Do not overmix the batter to maintain a light texture.