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High-angle shot of a Fresh Peach Cake Recipe in a white ceramic dish showing the moist, tender crumb and fresh fruit pattern.

Fresh Peach Cake Recipe: The Ultimate Golden Buttery Summer Dessert

This Fresh Peach Cake Recipe features a golden-brown buttery sponge topped with fresh yellow peaches in a stunning circular pattern. A moist, tender crumb meets caramelized fruit edges for the perfect summer dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter 227g, softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar 200g
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour 188g
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 cup Whole Milk 60ml
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3-4 large Fresh Yellow Peaches Sliced into wedges
  • 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar For dusting

Equipment

  • 1 Shallow white ceramic baking dish 9-inch or 10-inch diameter
  • 1 Electric Hand Mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer for 3-5 minutes until very pale and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Whisk flour and baking powder together. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined.
  2. Pour batter into the greased ceramic dish. Arrange peach slices in a dense, overlapping circular pattern on top.
  3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes or until the cake is golden-brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Allow to cool slightly, then apply a light dusting of powdered sugar over the caramelized peaches.

Notes

Ensure peaches are firm-ripe to prevent excess moisture.
Room temperature ingredients are the secret to a tender crumb.