Description
Bite into the sweet taste of summer with this Irresistible Summer Peach Cake — a moist, fluffy cake bursting with fresh peaches, perfect for easy dessert ideas or indulgent brunch recipes.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 2 to 3 medium ripe peaches, sliced
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)
- Powdered sugar or glaze for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan or line a standard cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and ¾ cup sugar for 3–4 minutes until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Mix in sour cream and milk until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined — do not overmix.
- Gently fold in two-thirds of the peach slices.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Arrange remaining peach slices on top and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sugar.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Tent with foil if it browns too fast.
- Cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then remove and let cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle glaze if desired.
Notes
- This cake pairs well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Summer Peach Cake, Peach Dessert, Easy Cake Recipe