Summer Peach Cake
Summer Peach Cake is a light, tender cake bursting with juicy peaches, perfect for warm days. This dessert captures the essence of summer in every bite.
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe peaches sliced
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp sparkling sugar optional
- Optional Add-Ins:
Optional Add-Ins:
- Cinnamon
- Sour cream instead of buttermilk
- Brown sugar mixed with peaches for caramelization
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mix until smooth.
- Gradually alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into pan and arrange peach slices on top. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.