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Summer Peach Cake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Summer Peach Cake is a delightful and moist dessert that showcases the sweetness of ripe peaches baked into a tender buttery cake. Perfect for warm weather, this cake combines a fluffy, buttery base with fresh peach slices on top, finished with a sparkling sugar crust for a slight crunch. It’s an ideal treat to serve warm for a comforting homemade dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

Fruit

  • 4 medium ripe peaches

Wet Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Toppings

  • Sparkling sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Peaches: Peel the peaches carefully, then slice them evenly. Lay the slices on paper towels to absorb some moisture and set aside.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which incorporates air and ensures a tender cake texture.
  5. Add Wet Ingredients: Into the creamed butter and sugar, blend in the egg, followed by the buttermilk and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until the batter is combined and smooth. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
  7. Assemble the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pie plate. Arrange the peach slices attractively on top of the batter to ensure each slice of cake has fresh peach pieces. Sprinkle sparkling sugar generously over the peaches for a crisp, sparkling finish.
  8. Bake: Place the pie plate in the preheated oven and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Then reduce the oven temperature to 325°F and continue baking for an additional 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan before slicing. This cake is best served warm to enjoy the fresh peaches and buttery texture at their peak.

Notes

  • Ensure peaches are ripe but firm to hold their shape during baking.
  • Peeling peaches can be eased by blanching them quickly in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transferring to ice water.
  • If buttermilk is unavailable, substitute with 1/2 cup milk plus 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Sparkling sugar adds crunch and visual appeal but can be omitted or replaced with coarse sugar.
  • Use a toothpick or cake tester to check doneness; it should come out clean with no wet batter attached.
  • Serving warm enhances the flavors; reheat gently if serving later.

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Find it online: https://simplysavorykitchen.com/summer-peach-cake-recipe/