Peach Cake Recipe
This peach cake is a deliciously moist and fruity dessert, perfect for summer gatherings or as a sweet treat year-round. Simple ingredients and fresh peaches make it irresistible!
Equipment
- 9-inch round or square baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- Spatula
- Whisk
Ingredients
- For the cake batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- For the topping:
- 3 –4 fresh peaches peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour your baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Assemble the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Arrange the peach slices on top of the batter in a decorative pattern. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon (if using) for a sweet and spiced topping.
- Bake: Place the cake in the oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.