Peach Cake Recipe: Sweet and Summery
Peach Cake with a sweet, summery flavor.
Ingredients
- Peach Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 cups fresh peaches peeled and diced
- Topping:
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Optional: Fresh peach slices whipped cream
- Suggested Pairings: Iced tea vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F; grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Beat butter and sugars; add eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and milk.
- Mix in dry ingredients; fold in peaches. Taste and adjust the batter.
- Pour into pan; sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar topping.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until a clean toothpick.
- Cool 10 minutes; transfer to rack.
- Serve on a white ceramic cake stand with peaches.
Notes
- Use fresh or canned peaches.
- Store at room temp for 2 days or fridge for 5 days.
- Try a gluten-free or vegan variation.
- Pair with fresh berries.