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Fresh Peach Cake Recipe

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This Fresh Peach Cake is a delightful American dessert featuring a moist, slightly thick batter topped with fresh peach slices, lemon juice, melted butter, and coarse sugar. Baked until golden brown and tender, it offers a perfect balance of sweet and fruity flavors, ideal for serving warm or at room temperature.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Cake Batter:

  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • Zest of one lemon

Peach Topping:

  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 2 fresh peaches
  • 3 tablespoons coarse sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a sheet of parchment paper with oil and line a small baking dish with it.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, measure the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk them slightly to combine evenly.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Shift the dry ingredients to one side of the bowl. Crack the egg into the other side and whisk. Then add milk, sour cream, vanilla extract, almond extract, and lemon zest. Stir everything together to form a slightly thick batter.
  4. Spread Batter and Prepare Peaches: Spread the cake batter evenly in the parchment-lined pan. Wash the peaches, remove the fuzz using a dish towel, then slice them by halving, pitting, and cutting into even slices.
  5. Arrange Peaches: Arrange the peach slices on top of the batter, overlapping them slightly to create a pattern. In a rectangular dish, arrange in rows; in a round pan, create a circular pattern. Gently press peaches into the batter.
  6. Add Topping: Melt the butter and combine with lemon juice. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the peaches. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of coarse sugar on top.
  7. Bake: Bake for 20 minutes, then rotate the pan and continue baking for another 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean and the peaches are golden brown.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use ripe, firm peaches for the best texture and flavor.
  • Adjust sugar amount in the topping depending on peach sweetness.
  • Serving warm enhances the moistness and flavor, but it is also delicious at room temperature.
  • You can use a round or rectangular baking dish depending on preference.
  • Ensure even slicing and arrangement of peaches for attractive presentation and even baking.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/fresh-peach-cake-recipe/