Summer Peach Cake (Printable)

A tender, golden cake loaded with fresh ripe peaches and topped with cinnamon sugar. Simple to make and impossible to resist.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 3 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced

→ Dry Ingredients

02 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
05 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
06 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
08 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
09 - 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
10 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Topping

11 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
12 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat together the melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
04 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix to ensure a tender texture.
05 - Gently fold in two-thirds of the peach slices until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Arrange the remaining peach slices on top of the batter in a circular pattern for even baking.
07 - In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the peaches for a sweet, spiced crust.
08 - Bake for 38 to 42 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
09 - Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge and release the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Serve slightly warm or at room temperature, plain or with a dollop of whipped cream.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The cake stays incredibly moist thanks to sour cream in the batter, so you can make it a day ahead without worrying about it drying out
  • Fresh peach slices bake into jammy pockets while the ones on top caramelize slightly with the cinnamon sugar
  • Everything comes together in one bowl with no fancy techniques, making it perfect for spontaneous summer baking
02 -
  • The cake continues to bake slightly from residual heat as it cools in the pan, so do not wait for the toothpick to come out completely dry
  • Peeling peaches can be tedious, but leaving the skins on creates an unpleasant texture in the finished cake
  • Arranging the top peaches in concentric circles looks beautiful but the cake will taste just as good if you simply scatter them
03 -
  • Use an ice cream scoop to portion the batter into the pan for even distribution
  • If your peaches are very juicy, toss them with a tablespoon of flour before folding them into the batter

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