Description
This irresistible summer peach cake recipe is a moist, buttery dessert bursting with juicy peaches, perfect for warm-weather gatherings. Easy to make with fresh or canned peaches, this summer fruit cake delivers delicious flavor and a golden crumb—ideal for brunch, picnics, or potlucks.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups chopped peaches (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
¾ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in batches, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped peaches gently using a spatula.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
10. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and milk to form a glaze. Drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
Use ripe, juicy peaches for the best flavor—drain well if using canned.
Don’t overmix the batter after adding the flour; it keeps the cake soft.
Let the cake cool fully before glazing so the drizzle doesn’t melt into the crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg