Here’s a bright, juicy, and Irresistible Peach Summer Cake recipe — light, buttery, and bursting with fresh peach flavor. Perfect for backyard gatherings, potlucks, or a sweet ending to a summer meal. This cake is simple, rustic, and totally delicious!
🍑 Irresistible Peach Summer Cake
Ingredients:
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar (plus extra for sprinkling)
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2 large eggs
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp almond extract (optional, but amazing with peaches)
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½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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2–3 ripe peaches, peeled (optional) and sliced
Instructions:
1. Prep:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan (or springform pan) and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream Butter & Sugar:
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In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
4. Add Eggs & Flavoring:
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Beat in eggs, one at a time.
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Mix in vanilla and almond extract.
5. Combine:
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Add half the flour mixture, then the sour cream, then the remaining flour. Mix just until combined — don’t overmix.
6. Assemble:
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Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
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Arrange peach slices in a circular pattern over the top.
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Sprinkle with 1–2 tablespoons of sugar for a sweet, crackly crust.
7. Bake:
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Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden.
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Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
🍨 Serving Ideas:
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Serve warm or room temp with a dollop of whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of honey.
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Dust with powdered sugar for a simple finish.
📝 Tips:
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Substitute peaches with nectarines, plums, or a berry blend if desired.
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Use brown sugar in the topping for a deeper flavor.
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Add a little lemon zest to the batter for a citrusy pop.