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A golden round cake topped with concentric circles of fresh peach slices and a sparkling sugar crust.

Easy Summer Peach Cake

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 large eg g
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 large fresh peaches, pitted and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until aerated and combined.
  • In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and 0.875 cups of the granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
  • Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, beating until fully emulsified.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
  • Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan and use an offset spatula to level the surface.
  • Arrange the peach wedges on top of the batter in a concentric circular pattern, pressing them slightly into the surface.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 0.125 cups of granulated sugar evenly over the arranged peach slices.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes on a wire rack before serving.