When the summer sun shines bright, and fresh, juicy peaches are in abundance, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a homemade Irresistible Summer Peach Cake. Bursting with fresh peaches, rich buttery flavor, and a sweet peach preserves drizzle, this cake captures all the best flavors of summer in every bite. Whether served as a dessert, snack, or even a special breakfast treat, this cake is perfect for any summer gathering or a quiet afternoon indulgence.
Irresistible Summer Peach Cake
8
servings20
minutes1
hour10
minutes350 per serving
kcal1
hour30
minutesThis Irresistible Summer Peach Cake combines juicy peaches and rich butter cake, topped with a peach preserves drizzle for the perfect summer dessert.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh peaches, chopped
1/2 cup peach preserves
Directions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in the chopped peaches.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Drizzle: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle the peach preserves over the cooled cake before serving.