Description
Irresistible Summer Peach Cake is a moist, tender dessert filled with juicy peaches and topped with a sweet cinnamon-sugar finish. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced (or canned, drained)
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment.
- Prep Peaches: Peel and dice peaches. Drain well if using canned.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with sour cream, starting and ending with dry. Mix just until combined.
- Fold in Peaches: Gently fold diced peaches into batter.
- Assemble: Pour batter into pan, smooth top, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Dot with butter pieces.
- Bake: Bake 35–40 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to rack.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh peaches for best flavor.
- Do not overmix batter to keep cake light and fluffy.
- Add streusel topping for extra crunch if desired.
- Store at room temp 3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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