This delightful peach cake combines the natural sweetness of fresh peaches with a tender, buttery crumb that melts in your mouth. Perfect for summer gatherings or when you want to showcase ripe, juicy peaches in a simple yet elegant dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 160g sugar / ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt / ¼ tsp salt
- 100g butter / 7 tbsp butter
- 1 pinch vanillin / ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 160g wheat flour / 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder / ½ tsp baking powder
- 3 medium peaches / 3 medium fresh peaches
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches: Cut peaches into 1-1.5 cm cubes. If needed, remove skin by pouring boiling water over them for 30 seconds, then peeling.
- Melt butter: Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave and let cool to 30-35°C (86-95°F).
- Beat egg mixture: In a large bowl, beat eggs with sugar and salt using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light in color and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add dry ingredients: Add vanilla and sifted flour mixed with baking powder. Gently fold together until just combined.
- Incorporate butter: Take 3-4 tablespoons of the batter and mix with the cooled butter, then fold this mixture back into the main batter.
- Add peaches: Gently fold in the peach cubes, being careful not to overmix.
- Prepare for baking: Pour the mixture into a greased 9-inch round baking pan or springform pan.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Recipe Information
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8-10 slices
Nutrition (per slice): Approximately 245 calories, 4g protein, 38g carbs, 9g fat, 2g fiber
Why This Peach Cake Recipe is Special
This homemade peach cake offers natural sweetness from fresh fruit while providing vitamin C and dietary fiber from the peaches. The simple butter cake base creates a tender crumb that perfectly complements the juicy peach pieces. Using fresh seasonal peaches ensures maximum flavor and nutrition, making this a healthier dessert option compared to heavily processed alternatives. The cake is also relatively light in added sugars, allowing the natural peach sweetness to shine through.