A Peach of a Cake
Delight your taste buds with "A Peach of a Cake," a luscious treat that perfectly captures the essence of summer’s star fruit. This homemade peach cake combines tender, juicy peaches with warm hints of cinnamon, creating a dessert that’s both comforting and refreshingly fruity. The moist and fluffy crumb comes from a rich blend of buttermilk, softened butter, and a dash of vanilla, while the diced peaches are gently folded into the batter to ensure their natural sweetness shines through. Finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar, this easy-to-make cake is ideal for brunch, tea time, or dessert. Serve it solo or pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent twist. With just 20 minutes of prep and a golden bake in 45 minutes, this peach cake is the ultimate treat for peach lovers, bringing farm-fresh flavors right to your kitchen table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2.5 cups ripe peaches, peeled and diced
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easier release.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and alternately add the dry ingredients in three additions and the buttermilk in two additions, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
Gently fold in the diced peaches using a spatula, being careful not to overmix the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack and allow it to cool completely.
Once cooled, optionally dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.
Slice and enjoy your 'A Peach of a Cake' with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1854 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.7 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 585 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 2550 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 342.0 g | 124% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 95.5 g | ||
| Protein | 62.5 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 467 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 2036 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
