Description
Peach Cake is a moist, tender dessert made with fresh, ripe peaches and a buttery cake base. It’s the perfect summer treat, showcasing sweet peaches in every bite and topped with a hint of powdered sugar or served with ice cream for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
2–3 ripe peaches, peeled and chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for topping)
Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped peaches.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle brown sugar over the top, if using.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and top is golden.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar or serve with vanilla ice cream if desired. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Toss peaches in a little flour to prevent them from sinking.
Use canned peaches (drained and patted dry) if fresh are unavailable.
Top with a streusel or peach glaze for added texture and flavor.
Add spices like nutmeg or ginger for a warm twist.
Mix in berries or nuts for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg