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Summer Peach Cake

Deliciously Moist Summer Peach Cake for Perfect Family Gatherings

This Summer Peach Cake is a moist and delightful dessert that brings the taste of summer to any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup canned peaches, chopped or fresh/frozen
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons peach juice from canned peaches

Equipment

  • 8 or 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Irresistible Summer Peach Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the cake pan with unsalted butter.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar in a larger bowl until pale and fluffy.
  4. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  5. Fold in sour cream gently until fully blended.
  6. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Carefully fold in chopped peaches until evenly distributed.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cake in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack.
  10. Whisk powdered sugar and peach juice together to prepare the glaze.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter. Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain fluffiness.

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