Summer Peach Cake
Indulge in the sweetness of summer with our Summer Peach Cake, a delightful dessert that marries the juiciness of ripe peaches with a moist, golden cake. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying at home, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. With minimal ingredients and simple preparation, you can create a stunning cake that not only looks beautiful but also tantalizes the taste buds. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream or enjoy it plain as a snack; this versatile dessert will be your go-to all season long.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60–70 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium ripe peaches
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus additional for greasing)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sparkling sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9" deep-dish pie plate.
- Peel and slice peaches into wedges; set aside on paper towels to drain excess moisture.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually blend in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pie plate; arrange peach slices on top and sprinkle with sparkling sugar.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 350°F, then reduce temperature to 325°F (165°C) and bake for an additional 50–60 minutes or until done.
- Cool before slicing and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg