Description
Looking for the ultimate summer dessert? This Irresistible Summer Peach Cake is soft, buttery, and brimming with fresh peaches in every bite. Perfect for a quick breakfast, healthy snack, or easy dessert, it’s a no-fuss, crowd-pleasing favorite. Whether you’re after sweet food ideas for brunch or refreshing dessert recipes for warm evenings, this peach cake will rise to the occasion. With simple ingredients and seasonal fruit, it’s one of those easy recipes you’ll want to make on repeat.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh peach slices
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk or yogurt
2 tbsp powdered sugar (optional, for dusting or glaze)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake or springform pan.
2. Peel and slice peaches, then set on paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk or yogurt.
7. Fold in half the peaches gently.
8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and arrange remaining peach slices on top.
9. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Let cool for 15 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle glaze before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon to the batter.
Swap yogurt with sour cream for a richer texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg