Irresistible Summer Peach Cake (Print-Friendly Version)
Ripe peaches baked in a light, buttery cake with a sweet vanilla glaze. A perfect taste of summer in every slice.
# Ingredients:
→ Cake
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250 g all-purpose flour
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300 g granulated sugar
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115 g unsalted butter, softened
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2 large eggs
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240 ml whole milk
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8 g baking powder
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5 ml vanilla extract
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2 g salt
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3-4 ripe peaches, peeled and diced (about 2 cups / 300 g)
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28 g brown sugar
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2 g ground cinnamon
→ Vanilla Glaze
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180 g powdered sugar
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45-60 ml whole milk
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10 ml vanilla extract
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1 pinch salt
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a 23x33 cm baking pan or two 20 cm round cake tins.
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Toss diced peaches with brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside to allow juices to develop while preparing the batter.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Alternate adding dry ingredient mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until incorporated to avoid overmixing.
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Gently fold in about three-quarters of the sweetened peaches into the batter, reserving remaining pieces for the top.
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Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Scatter reserved peach pieces on top.
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Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out with a few moist crumbs and the surface is golden and springy.
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Allow cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before applying glaze, to prevent it from running off.
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Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and 45 ml of the milk. Add more milk gradually as needed until a thick, pourable consistency is achieved.
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Drizzle glaze over slightly warm cake, letting it pool into crevices. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Notes & Tips:
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Frozen peaches can be substituted for fresh; thaw and drain excess liquid before use.
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Cake flavor and moisture improve after resting overnight. Store covered at room temperature.
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For variation, swap peaches for mixed summer berries or incorporate a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.