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Fresh Peach Cake

Fresh Peach Cake

A light, moist, and incredibly flavorful cake loaded with fresh summer peaches and topped with a simple glaze. Perfect for a summer gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 3 Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk
  • 3 Fresh ripe peaches Peeled and diced
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon Lemon juice

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredient mixture and the buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the diced fresh peaches by hand.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cake cools, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk/cream, and lemon juice until smooth. Add more milk if a thinner glaze is desired.
  10. Once the cake is fully cooled, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top and allow it to set before slicing and serving.

Notes

For an extra depth of flavor, sprinkle a tiny bit of cinnamon or nutmeg into the dry ingredient mix. Ensure peaches are ripe but still firm enough to hold their shape during mixing.