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A golden brown single layer cake topped with sliced peaches and a dusting of sugar.

Easy Summer Peach Cake

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon sal t
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large eg g
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large fresh peaches, pitted and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and grease a 9-inch springform pan or round cake pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
  • Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
  • Arrange the peach slices on top of the batter in a circular pattern, pressing down slightly.
  • Sprinkle the turbinado sugar evenly over the peaches.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.