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Peaches and Cream Cake

Peaches and Cream Cake: A Refreshing Summer Treat

Peaches and Cream Cake is a delightful dessert that showcases fresh peaches, making it perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla consider using vanilla bean paste
  • 1/3 cup Butter melted
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder make sure it's fresh
  • 6 tablespoons Whole Milk can substitute with 2% milk or half-and-half
  • Fresh summer peaches provide vibrant flavor and moisture
For Serving
  • Icing Sugar optional for dusting

Equipment

  • oven
  • 8 or 9-inch Springform Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Peeler
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 355°F (not convection).
  2. Grease your springform pan with butter or non-stick spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper and add a sprinkle of brown sugar for a delightful crust.
  3. Peel and chop the peaches into chunks.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt if using unsalted butter.
  5. Whisk the granulated sugar, egg, and egg yolk together until light and fluffy, then mix in the vanilla, milk, and melted butter.
  6. Fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, then gently fold in the chopped peaches.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and position the peach chunks on top.
  8. Sprinkle additional sugar on top if desired.
  9. Bake for 45-55 minutes until golden-brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool the cake completely in the pan before refrigerating.
  11. Release the cake from the pan and dust the top with icing sugar just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose ripe peaches for best flavor, and let melted butter cool before mixing with eggs for a smooth batter.

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