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Summer Peach Cake

Delectable Summer Peach Cake

This Summer Peach Cake is a simple and delicious way to enjoy fresh, ripe peaches. The tender cake is bursting with flavor and perfect for a summer dessert or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, then stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared cake pan. Arrange peach slices on top of the batter.
  6. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.