Description
Summer’s sweetest gift is here—moist, golden, and bursting with juicy peaches! This Irresistible Summer Peach Cake is the ultimate dessert for warm-weather gatherings. It’s simple to make, loaded with ripe peach chunks, and drizzled with a silky vanilla glaze. Whether you’re searching for a quick breakfast, easy dinner dessert, or healthy snack idea, this homemade peach cake fits all those sweet cravings. It’s one of the best breakfast ideas and easy recipes you’ll come back to all summer long.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
For glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar, 1–2 tablespoons milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch baking pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
5. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the diced peaches.
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Let cake cool for 15 minutes before transferring to a rack.
10. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
Toss diced peaches in a tablespoon of flour before folding into the batter to prevent sinking.
For extra flavor, add ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or a drop of almond extract to the batter.
Use canned or frozen peaches when fresh ones are out of season, just be sure to drain well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg