Easy Summer Peach Cake – Soft and Delicious
A soft, moist, and buttery peach cake made with fresh summer peaches and simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, afternoon coffee, or an easy homemade dessert that's bursting with fresh peach flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk room temperature
- 2 cups fresh peaches peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar optional, for topping
- Powdered sugar optional, for dusting before serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Peaches: Wash, peel if desired, remove the pits, and slice the peaches into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Everything: Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the Peaches: Gently fold the sliced peaches into the batter using a rubber spatula.
- Fill the Pan: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle coarse sugar over the top if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
- Fresh peaches provide the best flavour and texture.
- If using frozen peaches, thaw and pat them dry before adding to the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter, or the cake may become dense.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze individual slices for up to 3 months and thaw overnight before serving.
- Delicious served with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or fresh peach slices.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
- Sodium: 180mg
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Total Sugars: 24g
- Protein: 5g
- Vitamin A: 420 IU
- Vitamin C: 5mg
- Calcium: 85mg
- Iron: 1.5mg
- Potassium: 170mg