Irresistible Summer Peach Cake
A delightful blend of tender cake and luscious peaches that’s perfect for summer gatherings and sweet self-care.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2-3 pieces ripe peaches, pitted and sliced Don’t skimp on those peaches!
For the Topping
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter Because butter makes everything better!
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mixing Batter
- In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk until well combined.
Adding Peaches
- Gently fold in the sliced peaches.
Topping and Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon for the topping, then sprinkle over the batter and drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cooling and Serving
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Slice and serve warm, optionally adding a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
Make sure your peaches are perfectly ripe. Adapt the recipe by using other fruits if desired, such as nectarines or berries.