South Carolina Fresh Peach Cake
Celebrate the flavors of the South with this South Carolina Fresh Peach Cake, a luscious dessert that highlights the natural sweetness of ripe, juicy peaches. This easy-to-make cake combines a light and tender vanilla-cinnamon batter with fresh diced peaches folded in, creating bursts of fruity flavor in every bite. A sprinkling of brown sugar on top caramelizes during baking, adding a subtle crunch and a hint of warm molasses. Perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy afternoon treat, this cake captures the essence of peach season in the South. Serve it dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant finish, and pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a truly indulgent experience. Ready in just over an hour, this peach cake is a quintessential Southern dessert you'll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups whole milk
- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
With the mixer on low speed, alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the diced peaches using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top for a caramelized finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
If desired, dust the top of the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving. Slice and enjoy your South Carolina Fresh Peach Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 209.6 g | 269% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.1 g | 636% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 903 mg | 301% | |
| Sodium | 2307 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 578.1 g | 210% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 380.4 g | ||
| Protein | 47.3 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 358 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1596 mg | 34% | |
*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.
