Peach Cake Recipe – American Special
Celebrate summer with this peach cake, a delightfully moist layer cake bursting with slices of ripe, juicy peaches. Made with a generous helping of fresh fruit and a tender crumb, it’s an ideal summer brunch cake or afternoon treat that pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time20 min
- Cook Time55 min
- Total Time1 hr 15 min
Peach Cake Recipe Ingredients :
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, or gluten-free flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, 1 1/2 sticks, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 medium peaches, about 1 lb, pitted, peeled and sliced into cubes (2 1/4 cups chopped)
- Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
How to Make Peach Cake Recipe:
Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
In a large bowl, beat 1 1/2 sticks of butter with 1 cup sugar on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, allowing each to incorporate fully before adding the next. Continue beating for another minute on medium-high speed. Blend in 1/2 tsp fresh lemon zest and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract.
Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in the flour mixture just until combined.
Gently fold in the chopped peaches with a spatula until evenly distributed. Transfer the batter to the prepared springform pan.
Bake in the center of the oven at 350˚F for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature before dusting the top with confectioners’ sugar.
Recipe Notes:
Peach Prep: Use ripe but firm peaches—slice or chop as desired. If not in season, thawed and drained frozen peaches work in a pinch.
Batter Balance: Fold fruit gently into batter to prevent breaking and ensure even peach distribution.
Baking Tips: Bake in a lightly greased 9-inch round or square pan; cake is done when a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Serving Suggestions: Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or paired with ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
