Summer Peach Cake (Simple + Scrumptious)
Summer Peach Cake is a delightful way to enjoy the sweetness of fresh peaches during the warmer months. This easy-to-make dessert features juicy peach slices nestled in a tender, buttery cake that’s perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or quiet evenings at home. With its moist texture and rich flavor, this cake is sure to impress everyone at your table. Serve it plain or enhance it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat that everyone will adore.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium peaches
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sparkling sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and butter a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
- Peel and slice the peaches, then set them on paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish, arrange peach slices on top, and sprinkle with sparkling sugar.
- Bake for about 60 minutes at 325°F until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool before slicing and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg