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Juicy summer peach cake topped with fresh peaches and whipped cream

Juicy Summer Peach Cake

A delightful and airy peach cake perfect for summer gatherings, bringing back nostalgic memories with every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar (plus extra for sprinkling) Extra sugar for topping
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional, can be omitted
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk Can substitute with almond milk for vegan option
  • 2 large eggs Can substitute with flax eggs for vegan option
Fruits
  • 2 cups fresh peaches, diced About 3-4 ripe peaches
Serving Suggestions
  • Optional: Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving Enhances flavor and presentation

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, fully combining each before adding the next.
  5. Gradually mix in the milk while alternating with the dry ingredients.
  6. Gently fold in the diced peaches, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle some extra sugar over the top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g

Notes

Top with a dollop of whipped cream or scoop of vanilla ice cream. For a fruity twist, substitute peaches with nectarines or plums.

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