Description
A delightful cake that captures the essence of summer with ripe peaches and a tender crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh peaches, sliced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Wash and slice the peaches thinly; peeling is optional.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Fold in the sliced peaches gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better emulsification. Avoid overmixing the batter after adding peaches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: peach cake, summer dessert, family recipe